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Latest · Pricing · Dating sites
What NZ dating and chat sites really cost in 2026
Monthly subscriptions add up. We compared what NZDating, AdultFriendFinder and the swipe apps charge — and explain why myQR is $14.99 once, with no renewals.
11 October 2026 · 3 min read
Safety
12 online chat safety habits every Kiwi should have
Simple habits that keep chat fun and safe: what to share, what never to send, how to spot trouble early, and who to call in New Zealand if something goes wrong.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
Safety
Romance scams: 9 warning signs to watch for when you chat online
Romance scammers follow a script. Here are the nine signs that show up again and again, what to do if you spot them, and where to get help in New Zealand.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
Crypto
Paying with crypto for the first time: a plain-English guide for New Zealanders
Never used crypto? How to buy a small amount in NZ dollars, which coins have the lowest fees for small payments, and the mistakes to avoid when you send it.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
Safety
Sharing intimate images in New Zealand: what the law says about consent
A plain-English explainer of the Harmful Digital Communications Act rules on intimate images: what counts as consent, the penalties, and what to do if your image is shared.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
Chat
Chat room etiquette: 10 ways to start a conversation that actually gets a reply
Walking into a busy chat room and saying "hi" rarely works. Ten openers and habits that get replies, make friends and keep rooms worth coming back to.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
Chat
Why chat rooms are making a comeback (and what we kept from the 2000s)
Swipe fatigue is real. Why more people are going back to chat rooms and contact lists — and the early-2000s messenger features we brought back on purpose.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
Safety
Meeting someone you met online: a 10-point safety checklist
Chatted with someone for a while and want to meet? A practical checklist for the first meet-up — before, during and after — written for New Zealand.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
R18
How R18 channels work: opt-in, consent and staying in control
R18 channels on myQR are off by default. Here's how the opt-in works, what the rules are, how photo permissions work, and how to switch it all off again.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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