Children using smartphones and tablets from an early age can have both troubling and positive consequences, a leading academic says.

Most of us will be confident that we can count to 50 without any struggle, however this puzzle may just have you questioning your numeracy skills.

Former Grand National winner Many Clouds collapsed and died after winning a race at Cheltenham.

We've all sent messages to the wrong recipient. But have you ever had responses as hilarious as these?

A car fleeing police careered through an intersection at up to 120km/h before ploughing into an SUV and killing the speeding vehicle's driver.

The family of a young Auckland woman have posted heartfelt pleas for information about her whereabouts after she disappeared three days ago.

Manager of council holiday park resigns after allegations of misconduct. New details emerge

An Upper Hutt woman's social media search for a mystery man she connected with on a flight has paid off.

From mischievous to espresso, Here are ten words that native English speakers often find themselves stumbling over. So how many can you get right?

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Men and women whose marriage proposals were rejected opened up on how it felt - and those doing the turning down explained their reasons for saying no.

A studious man has become the hero of library goers the world over by silencing protesters with three simple words.

While many of us will simply ignore a creepy message or unwanted attention others employ more creative methods.

There's no slumming it in the McCaw household, as the newlyweds continue to celebrate married life in beautiful Central Otago locations.

Many Kiwi kids can use a cellphone and operate a remote - but can't make their own bed, breakfast or lunch, according to a new survey.

Reality TV star and Playboy model Chloe Khan had her Instagram hacked in a team effort by a past abuser and a stalker.

Finding a perfectly ripe avocado at the supermarket can be tricky. But a colour chart sweeping the web reveals the exact shade you should be hunting for in the vegetable aisle.

A young Kiwi boy's attempt at the Maori language has earned him an E for effort from his mother who posted his homework answers online.

A man facing serious drug charges who allegedly removed his electronic bail monitoring bracelet and went on the run from police has been arrested.

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They provide laughs on social media, but what about the real people pictured in those "funny" memes?

A video posted by the Russian Emergency Ministry captures firefighters saving about 150 pigs and piglets from a barn fire in a Siberian village.

Florida-based professor Adam Heath Av table took to Twitter to share a story about when he got stood up by his students.

A teenager armed with a baseball bat who tried to stop the Melbourne car rampage says he's not a hero because he couldn't save the five people who died.

To Donald Trump's team and supporters, the truth isn't so black-and-white, and it doesn't seem to matter.

Kiwis seeking a high need look no further than the internet, where cannabis and other drugs are now being advertised on websites such as Craigslist.

After a Kiwi man posted a question about whether or not he should hire an escort, others have shared their own experiences and recommendations for paying for sex.

Vlada Haggerty's artwork is 'everything' to Kylie Jenner - but it took her over a year to admit it.

Donald Trump has been sworn in as 45th President of the United States. Here's how the internet reacted to his big day.

A Kiwi model is lighting up the internet after demolishing a $40 McDonald's mega sharing box in less than 15 minutes.