Parody Twitter accounts seek to emulate our politicians with a mix of brilliant impersonation and nastiness.

Months after a popular CEO was fired, thousands of his employees and customers are still fighting to get him back.

Two New Zealand sporting greats have been photobombed by a royal at the Commonwealth Games.

When you are feeling in the depths of despair it does not help at all to be told to count your blessings, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

A socialising app designed by Kiwis is on its way to the United States as part of an international competition recognising up and coming developers.

Twitter is sometimes criticised for being a nerdy, niche medium that is used by political insiders but no one else.

Thousands of supermarket workers have protested the exit of their chief executive, after he was ousted by a board controlled by his cousin.

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has a hot stock tip for you: stop throwing so much money at anything that calls itself a social network.

I would as soon run naked through the New World pet food section than turn up at anyone's door to ask them about their alleged affair with the pool boy, writes Polly Gillespie.

Even the Prime Minister has been called out. After having a bucket of icy water poured over his head, Christchurch real estate identity Mike Pero nominated John Key to take the challenge for charity.

Leaving the country in the hands of deputy Bill English, Prime Minister John Key took a holiday "selfie", posted on Instagram yesterday by son Max.

Every week, Prime TV's Backbenchers brings together politicians, journalists and voters for a pub-style chat about New Zealand politics. Every second, Twitter does much the same thing.

A filter that blocks sports stars from sending dodgy messages or photos on social media, saving them from potential scandals, has been welcomed by NZ player agents.

The chief coroner has criticised a doctor and a DHB for failing to notify him about a man who died after doing the ice challenge and drinking a bottle of Jim Beam.

Topless tourism is trending, but there are traps for the unwary traveller. We uncover a few possible pitfalls.

In a shared community, consumers rent or share their personal items, including furniture, clothing, vehicles and houses or services for a fee.

NZ's political parties are making it official on Twitter. Both Labour and National are targeting the 'twitterati' and offering social media hashtags to campaign.

Very well, oh scrolling fortunes of Facebook, I'll take that mystic challenge. Certainly it must be easier than attempting cross-fit. Right?

Facebook knew we'd broken up. I dunno how.

Online apps that have snagged celebrities such as Teuila Blakely, ex-Miss New Zealand Ella Langsford and All Black Aaron Smith in embarrassing poses are proving a growing hit with New Zealanders.

A victim of a brutal assault says her friends are being cyber-bullied by those linked to the teenage perpetrators.

A parent of one of the teenage girls at the centre of serious assault allegations has expressed her disappointment over her daughter's actions.

A 14-second clip of three young women being kicked and punched by a group of drunk teens has appalled the victims, who ask who posted the video - but didn't help them.

When Facebook arrived here, it quickly became an emblem for progress and freedom in post-Taliban Afghanistan.