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Children’s social media ban could be discussed in NZ
Australia’s Government has pledged $6.5 million to trial age verification technology.
A personal goodbye: Newsreader Eric Young
Newsreader Eric Young will present his final 5.30pm bulletin for Sky TV on Friday night. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday
Is an Instagram ‘like’ micro-cheating? Gen Z embraces digital sleuthing
Life online creates more avenues for betrayal, and more granular forms of control.
Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?
If your concerned about your sons, maybe it's time to talk to them about their algorithms.
Opinion: Banning social media for teens won’t help - teaching digital media literacy will
OPINION: Digital devices, social media blamed mental and social wellbeing decline.
'Good and bad': Alec Baldwin's personal tribute as trial looms
'In spite of some tough times for me, I wouldn’t trade any of it.'
Opinion: Fear and loathing in NZ – in defence of name suppression
OPINION: I have had clients attempt suicide as a result of breaches of publication.
Morgan Freeman slams 'unauthorised' use of his voice for AI 'scam'
The actor joins a growing list of celebs being targeted by AI imitations and deepfakes.
In(ti)mate: Woman arrested after footage of officer's alleged sex with prisoner goes viral
The video is reported to have been taken in the scandal-ridden HMP Wandsworth in London.
Influencer shut down her AI clone after disturbing chats arose
Caryn Marjorie released a digital version of herself. She shut it down eight months later.
Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside
Frightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.
For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change
The Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.
If social media bans don't work, how can we protect our kids online?
Experts say a ban only delays young people’s exposure, it does not help them manage it.
Simon Wilson: Stanford vs Reti vs Brown - who's doing good government?
OPINION: How much does the National Party care about principles of good government?
TikTok advertisers prepare contingency plans as US ban looms
Financial Times: TikTok has become a key part of the marketing strategies for many brands.
Celebrity stag put down after hikers feed him croissants
Upset residents have blamed tourists for the deterioration in Callum's health.
What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep
From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?
Tension builds between Musk and his top exec at X
Financial Times: Tensions between billionaire and his top executive rising.
How a burner phone changed my life
Logging on has never been easier, or more addictive. How hard is kicking the habit?
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
How Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta failed children on safety, US states say
NYT: The CEO and his team drove Meta’s efforts to capture young users, lawsuits allege.
Chinese Kiwis conned out of millions in scams
Members of the Chinese community warned about investment scams on social media.
Scammers using fake Clarke Gayford stories to target Kiwis - and how Meta monetises the bogus posts
Scammers are making millions off fake ads on Facebook targeting Kiwis.
US surgeon general: Why I’m calling for a warning label on social media platforms
New York Times opinion: It’s time for decisive action to protect young people.
Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act
Doctor says social media is contributing to youth mental health crisis.
Banning TikTok isn't the answer: Kiwi social media expert
How can you help your child navigate TikTok and other social media apps safely?
'A hunting ground for criminals': Auckland man charged over Facebook Marketplace scams
Police offer advice for platform users, saying scams are on the up.
Chinese military documents accidentally sold to history buff for under $1
A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery.
'Like a purple potato': Gordon Ramsay 'lucky to be alive' after horror crash
The chef urged his followers to remember the importance of wearing a helmet.
Alex Jones' personal assets to be sold off to pay $2.4b Sandy Hook debt
The future of his Infowars media platform remains up in the air.
Doctor Who star: 'Sick' people online tried to cancel me
Social media came for John Barrowman years after apologising for exposing himself on set.
MrBeast in Hamilton? Biggest YouTuber in the world spotted at supermarket
Security team rushes to block Kiwi mum trying to get photo for young son.