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Google has been recording all your purchases for years
A secret feature has been discovered - and there is no easy way to turn it off.

'Please stop': Feuding star's tearful plea
YouTuber Tati Westbrook has spoken out about her highly public spat with James Charles.

Folau hits back at Rugby Australia with Instagram post
Israel Folau left his former employer a note after his contract was officially terminated.

Torrent of sexist abuse online taking toll: 'It's definitely getting more personal'
Two-thirds of complaints to internet watchdog Netsafe are made by women.

World mourns as internet sensation Grumpy Cat dies
The cat had more than 8.5 million followers on Facebook.

Watch: Oranga Tamariki accused of dropping boy at gang pad to scare him
Oranga Tamariki said it's worried about safety of the child and those involved.

Robbie Magasiva pays touching tribute to younger brother
Pua Magasiva was found dead in Wellington in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police raids as terror 'watchlist' pulled from social media
Police raids post-Christchurch are sparking concern after targeting choices.

The surprising detail on SBW's Bachelor's degree
Should have we been calling Sonny Bill a different name this whole time?

Soper: Leave mainstream media out of social media crackdown
COMMENT: NZ media is self-regulatory, mindful of the harm that publication can cause.

Sonny Bill Williams earns his degree with distinction
SBW shared the news on social media saying "don't ever let anyone pigeonhole you."

'Malicious and nasty' blogger targets ex-MP's emails
The judges described Dermot Nottingham's requests as a "fishing expedition".

Facebook reveals livestream crackdown on eve of summit
Facebook announces tougher measures on livestreaming just hours before Paris summit.

Rachel Stewart: Forget Mars - clean our mess up first
COMMENT: I don't want to go to Mars. I want to get Earth fixed.

Christchurch Call summit: New rules must leave nowhere to hide
The global reach of tech companies makes enforcement a key question for the Paris summit.

WhatsApp urges 1.5 billion users to update apps - immediately
WhatsApp said it was too early to know how many users had been affected.

The hunt for answers - what you need to know about the massacre inquiry
The search for the truth starts Monday - how will it be done?

The 'filthy' showering habit dividing the internet
One man's question about a showering habit has ignited a furious debate.

What Facebook does - and should be doing
Facebook says online videos of mass shootings are wrong, yet it did not prevent March 15.

Man uses female Snapchat filter on Tinder, gets more than 1500 matches
'Jess' quickly received a number of indecent proposals on Tinder.

Elderly couple find love through Facebook community group
In a desperate plea to end his loneliness, Jerald Montillier, 75, turned to Facebook.

Reddit users help woman spend last Mother's Day with dying mum
When Reddit users read the woman's story, they decided they needed to help.

Hosking: This social media angst is pointless
COMMENT: Christchurch wasn't Facebook's fault, any more than it was NZ's fault.

Soper: Ardern's internet pledge laudable but Facebook's a monster
COMMENT: Cleaning up the internet is tantamount to putting toothpaste back in the tube.

Paris summit more than just talk: Ardern
The summit will seek a commitment from tech companies to block violent extremist content.

How Jacinda Ardern made the Paris summit happen
Jacinda Ardern initiated the summit in Paris, with a little help from a few friends.

Revealed: PM saw Christchurch terror video
In preparation for Paris tech summit, PM says she saw Christchurch terror video.

Ugly reality of 'Insta-famous' hot spots
This is just how much of what we see on Instagram falls short of reality.

Mother's Day 2019: Prime Minister's touching tribute
Kiwi stars, celebs and leaders pay tribute to their mums on Mother's Day.