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Warm up to winter
From heating your home to staying healthy, find out how you can save costs and stay comfortable this winter.
Heating your home
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Home and living
6 ways to keep warm this winter
Simple changes you can make to keep the warmth in and the cold out. -
Home and living
How to buy the best heating system for your home
Electric, gas or reverse-cycle air conditioning – which is right for you? We explain the options. -
Home and living
Electric heater reviews
Fan, column, convection or radiant – which electric heater is best? -
Home and living
Air conditioners to heat your home
Looking for the complete cooling and heating solution? -
Home and living
How to buy the best gas heater for your needs
Flued or portable? That's the number one question when it comes to gas heaters. -
Home improvement
How to buy the best hot water system
Don't wait until your old tank burns out – plan your next purchase now.
Keeping healthy
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Health and body
How to buy the best cough, cold and flu treatments
Some remedies work better than others, depending on your symptoms and their ingredients. -
Health and body
What you need to know about flu shots
Getting a flu shot may help ensure you're not one of the many thousands of people laid low by influenza this year. -
Health and body
Throat lozenges
Do throat lozenges really relieve sore throats and cold symptoms, or is it just marketing spin? -
Home and living
Tissue reviews
Our lab tests will tell you which tissue is the most effective through softness, absorption, puncture and wet tear strength. -
Health and body
Vitamin D deficiency
If there are so few symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency, how can we know if we’re getting enough? -
Health and body
Zinc acetate shortens the common cold
Tuesday 12 July | Study finds zinc lozenges can help stop sniffles sooner, reducing the duration of the common cold by almost three days. -
Home and living
How to get rid of mould
How to clean mould yourself, and when you should call the pros.
Winter comfort
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Home and living
How to buy the best electric blanket
If you're in need of a cosy night's sleep an electric blanket might be just what you need. -
Home and living
Clothes dryer reviews
See which dryers are high flyers – we test top models from Bosch, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Simpson, Miele and more. -
Home and living
How to find the best clothes dryer
Are you a budding dryer buyer? We show you how to choose the right one for your needs. -
Electronics and technology
How to find the best TV and movie streaming service
What you need to know about plans, data, internet speeds and how to access platforms like Netflix and Stan. -
Electronics and technology
How to buy the best TV
Whether you want Netflix and the latest streaming shows or great HD sports broadcast performance, here's how to find the right TV for you. -
Home and living
How to buy a dehumidifier for your home
If you've got damp air in your house, a dehumidifier could be the answer. Here's how to find the best for your home and budget.
Food & kitchen
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Home and living
Is the $89 Kmart coffee machine worth buying?
Kmart is selling a super-cheap manual espresso machine and, well, it's not bad. -
Home and living
Should you buy a multi-cooker?
Is it the most clever kitchen appliance you'll ever own or a waste of bench space? We look at the pros and cons. -
Home and living
How to use a slow cooker
Make friends with your slow cooker to reap the rewards in the cooler months. -
Home and living
Breadmaker reviews
We test breadmakers in the CHOICE labs, including models from Breville, Panasonic, Sunbeam and Morphy Richards. -
Home and living
How to buy the best slow cooker
Everything you need to know about choosing the best one-pot meal-maker. -
Home and living
How to buy the best coffee machine
Automatic, semi-automatic or manual? Pods or capsules? Welcome to the world of coffee machines. -
Home and living
Wall oven reviews
Our test lab tells you which electric ovens cook best and are easiest to use.
Winter travel
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The best time to visit Bali
The best time to visit Bali, with information on weather, peak and off-peak seasons, Eid and Nyepi festivals, Indonesian schoolies and surf conditions. -
Is duty-free shopping cheaper?
We compare the costs. -
Skiing in New Zealand
Where and when to ski and snowboard in New Zealand. -
Travel agent vs do-it-yourself
With so many websites offering discount holiday bookings, do you even need a travel agent? -
Travel planning apps
Create an itinerary for your next trip with a few clicks using a travel planning app like TripIt or TripCase. -
Pick the perfect cruise
How to choose the right cruise for singles, families, couples and adventurers.
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