Spin doctors, journalists and general armchair pundits took to Twitter to provide a running commentary on the first TV leaders' debate between John Key and David Cunliffe.

Online abuse, including homophobic slurs, and questions about their sexuality has left a sour taste in the mouth of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand hopefuls.

Male celebrities get more Twitter abuse than women, but men are also more likely to hurl abuse, a study shows.

A police officer in Missouri was suspended after he voiced his contempt via Facebook for protesters condemning the fatal shooting of a black teenager by a white police officer.

The evolutionary biologist and philosopher Richard Dawkins created a Twitterstorm this week when he posted about a young woman in Ireland who was forced to give birth to a baby conceived through rape.

One of the individuals behind the Ice Bucket Challenge to support Lou Gehrig's disease research has died in a diving accident.

The social network is finding itself caught between being an open forum and patrolling for inappropriate content.

Twitter has made everyone a political pundit - but who is really worth following for the election campaign?

The leader of a right-wing UK party was facing a storm of protest last night after one of his members of parliament was revealed to have coached candidates to emulate Hitler.

Epsom once again could be the electorate that decides the election.

British adults are spending more time using media gadgets than sleeping, a new report says.

All Blacks' halfback Piri Weepu has farewelled New Zealand rugby with a special shout out to his fans, as he looks to end his glittering career with English club London Welsh.

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.

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.

In just four years, Xiaomi has evolved from startup to outselling Apple in China by offering inexpensive devices packed with high-end features.

Shakira has become the world’s most liked celebrity on Facebook, setting the record with over 100million fans.

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.