Posted by June 25th 2025
Canstar Blue’s latest research shows that while over two-thirds of Kiwis actively try to reduce their power bills, only a third have compared electricity prices over the past 12 months. But if you want to …
Posted by June 25th 2025
A red battery icon can be cause for consternation in what has become an increasingly connected world. In fact, battery life anxiety is a very real thing, and a byproduct of the mobile age. An …
Posted by October 28th 2022
Author: Emma Bradstock Samsung’s foldable phones have nicely slipped into its yearly phone releases, with the Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galazy Z Fold4 launching late this year. While there are incremental improvements from the Galaxy Z …
Posted by October 25th 2022
How to charge an EV Charging an EV is as simple as plugging it in. In fact, most EVs can be charged via your standard three-pin power point. In fact, charging a Tesla is just like …
Posted by September 30th 2022
If you're considering buying an electric car (EV) or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), there's more to consider than just the car itself. You also have to take into consideration EV charging, and the …
Posted by September 7th 2022
It's not been an easy ride for small businesses over the past few years. Whether it has been lockdowns keeping the doors closed, supply chain issues impacting stock and deliveries, or inflation causing costs to …
Posted by September 2nd 2022
Electric hot water cylinders are the most popular type of water heating system used by New Zealand households. However, while they are a comparatively cheap upfront option, the running costs can really add up over …
Posted by August 18th 2022
To compare power companies to find the best deal for your home can seem a daunting task. To start with there are so many different power companies: 14 in Canstar Blue's most recent Customer Satisfaction …
Posted by June 29th 2022
When choosing a new power plan, don't get sucked in by flash freebies, or fail to properly research if a plan is right for you and your power usage. Canstar Blue looks at the key …
Posted by June 25th 2025
A history of bad credit can lead to issues when signing up with a new electricity provider. However, for consumers who have credit-related problems, there are ways to get electricity with no credit checks. Canstar …