PoliticsWork on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agendaA top National minister will be in charge.11 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe complex emotions surrounding Mother's Day for many KiwisThe second Sunday of May is painful for many. Here's how some cope.11 May 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSocial media ban for under-16s: A good start, or ineffective, ‘half-baked’ populism?National MP Catherine Wedd has put forward a member’s bill to introduce an age ban.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldAustralian police arrest dozens over LGBTQ dating app-linked assaultsThirty people, mostly teens, were arrested in Australia for attacks via dating apps.09 May 04:02 AM
New ZealandSocial media a 'lethal' tool in young people's hands, principal saysCyber-bullying has led to students avoiding school due to anxiety.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHydroponics retailer takes Reddit to court in bid to remove 'harmful' posts, unmask postersThey claim the posts threaten their family and are harmful to their business.08 May 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCatfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'08 May 04:04 AM
World'Misinformation': Claims of NZ charges against Fauci debunkedNo countries have issued arrest warrants for the former US chief medical adviser.07 May 10:25 PM
CrimePimp exploited 14yo girl, then made her a lieutenant in child prostitution ringHe convinced the teen to recruit her friends. Until now, his identity was hidden.07 May 05:00 PM
Politics'To Shane Jones ...': Parker bows out with a laugh and look back at 23-year careerLabour’s David Parker is leaving Parliament after 23 years.07 May 05:22 AM
CrimeSadistic chivalry with a power tool: Gang member admits drilling holes in stranger's thighA man slapped a woman's bottom in a nightclub... her boyfriend got cruel revenge.07 May 01:56 AM
LifestyleWatch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’They wanted two dinner boxes. The worker had other ideas.06 May 11:54 PM
New ZealandRotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one dayThe council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.06 May 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare’: Boy escapes abduction on first day walking by himselfA stranger attempted to abduct a boy in Manurewa on Monday afternoon.06 May 09:58 PM
WorldMob demands answers in California's serial cat killer caseJulie, a calico, and Linky, a 12-year-old tabby, are among the missing cats.06 May 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: When tech billionaires restrict their kids' social media use, why shouldn’t we?OPINION: Catherine Wedd's member's bill shouldn't be left to the biscuit tin.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over AucklandA pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.06 May 06:21 AM
PoliticsSocial media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s billNational want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers. 06 May 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI made $45k in four months on OnlyFans. Then someone sent the videos to my parentsTelegraph: A cash-strapped university student who tried online sex work tells her story. 06 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandNational introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'05 May 09:36 PM
Kahu'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't complyTe Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds05 May 05:00 AM
World'Putting users in danger': NCA slams Facebook encryption moveFacebook's reports of child abuse dropped by 6.9 million in 2024.05 May 04:59 AM
WorldBrazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plotThe superstar's huge free gig on the beach was her first concert in Brazil since 2012.04 May 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Social media and politics and are so many associate ministers necessary?OPINION: The worrying role of social media in our political environment.04 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleFour-billion views: Viral gorilla fight debate takes over social mediaThe gorilla debate garnered over four billion impressions on social media.04 May 07:14 AM
WorldTrump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as PopeThe US President joked about being the next Pope before the conclave on May 7. 03 May 06:56 AM
CrimeSnapchat nudes and alcohol: Female teacher groomed 15yo student before sex actsHer lawyer said the victim's gender made the crime less serious. The judge disagreed.02 May 05:15 AM
World100 days in, Donald Trump is still fixated on Joe BidenTrump blames Biden for first-quarter GDP drop, calling it an “overhang”.01 May 07:45 AM
WorldElon Musk steps back from govt duties as Tesla profits plummetMusk plans to reduce his Doge work to two days a week.01 May 01:50 AM
WorldWatch: Selfie-seeking tourist attacked by croc after mistaking it for a statueHe pulled out his cellphone moments before the croc attacked.01 May 12:54 AM
SportCoach's son makes prank call to player, costs him 6-figure fine'My son's actions were absolutely inexcusable. And for that, we are both deeply sorry.'01 May 12:06 AM
LifestyleHow one viral trend created the internet as we know itThe Ice Bucket Challenge is back for mental health awareness.30 Apr 05:44 AM
WorldUS conservatives push for hard-right papal candidateWashington Post: Some conservatives hope for a traditionalist successor to Pope Francis.30 Apr 02:58 AM
WorldUS House passes bill targeting non-consensual AI-generated imagesThe bill aims to address the misuse of intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes.29 Apr 06:58 AM
