Bruce Pitchers

Bruce Pitchers is a Content Manager with Canstar Group. An experienced finance reporter, he has three decades’ experience as a journalist and has worked for major media companies in Australia, the UK and NZ, including ACP, Are Media, Bauer Media Group, Fairfax, Pacific Magazines, News Corp and TVNZ. As a freelancer, he has worked for The Australian Financial Review, the NZ Financial Markets Authority and major banks and investment companies on both sides of the Tasman. In his role at Canstar, he has been a regular commentator in the NZ media, including on the Driven, Stuff and One Roof websites, the NZ Herald, Radio NZ, and Newstalk ZB. Away from Canstar, Bruce creates puzzles for magazines and newspapers, including Woman’s Day and New Idea. He is also the co-author of the murder-mystery puzzle book 5 Minute Murder.


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ADSL vs NBN: What is the difference?

Posted by October 1st 2025

Canstar Blue compares the copper-based technology of ADSL vs the fast fibre of the National Broadband Network, or NBN.


Best music apps for Android phones

Posted by August 27th 2025

There are numerous apps for Android phones that cater to all musical and audio tastes. However, given there are so many options, it can be difficult to know which apps are worth downloading. In this article, …


How much data does YouTube use?

Posted by February 26th 2025

YouTube is the world’s most popular video-sharing website. But like all video streaming services, YouTube can use a lot of data, especially if you’re watching on-the-go. In this article, Canstar Blue explains how much data …


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Should I upgrade my phone?

Posted by June 7th 2024

A phone is an essential part of everyday life. But buying a new phone can be expensive and knowing when it’s time to upgrade your old handset can be tough. In this article, Canstar Blue provides …


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Compare Telstra business mobile plans

Posted by July 4th 2025

Mobile phones play a vital role keeping businesses, their staff and customers connected. And all major telco providers offer plans tailored to their business customers’ needs. In this guide, Canstar Blue explores Telstra’s business mobile …