Posted by May 6th 2020
Whether it's for last-minute birthday or Christmas shopping, or you just prefer to avoid getting elbow-jabbed by frantic shoppers in malls, using an online retailer certainly has its perks. Online shopping spans the whole range of …
Posted by June 3rd 2020
If you move home often or live out in the wop-wops, you might be struggling to set up an internet connection that suits your needs. This is where fixed wireless broadband comes in. But what is …
Posted by December 3rd 2019
That old spare drinks fridge might be wasting more energy than you think. Canstar Blue explains what you can do to conserve energy in your home
Posted by November 25th 2019
Co-author: Justine Davies The cost of energy is a source of financial stress for many New Zealand households. In fact, according to a discussion document released in September 2018, as part of an Electricity Price Review, more …
Posted by November 22nd 2019
It’s that time of the year where Christmas music is already blasting through speakers in shops and social media debates kick off on when is too early to put up the Christmas tree. The other …
Posted by November 20th 2019
For many Kiwis, hot summer days and nights are something to look forward to. But other times the heat – and humidity – can be almost unbearable. Opening windows and doors can let a pleasant draft …
Posted by November 20th 2019
In November 2019, Chorus launched Hyperfibre, but what is it and what does it mean for New Zealand? Canstar Blue takes a look. What is Hyperfibre? First things first, what is Hyperfibre? Hyperfibre is essentially what Chorus …
Posted by October 29th 2019
If you’re planning a home renovation, you might assume that changing lighting fixtures has to go on the “hire a professional list”. Not so fast, you may be able to do the work yourself! Canstar …
Posted by October 17th 2019
To help you know what to look for – and what to do if it does happen to you – Canstar Blue has compiled a guide on three common online scams to watch out for
Posted by October 15th 2019
Between all the varying capital letter, number and letter length requirements for passwords, it’s no wonder people struggle to keep track of all their different login details. So, if you aren’t prompted to enter in …