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Facebook's crafty privacy switch for NZ users
The social network's actions seem to run counter to some of its founder's recent words.
Watch: Kiwi stops knife-wielding KFC robber
'There were already five blokes. Two were holding golf clubs, trying to be Tiger Woods.'
'Military' gates to block cars rile Mt Albert visitors
Heavy gates in Auckland suburb recall architectural style of communist Eastern Europe.
Dark theory surrounding Meghan Markle's pregnancy
Meghan Markle troll accounts are disseminating a bizarre theory.
Facebook 'still allowing' Chch gunman's video
More than a dozen versions found on the social network this week.
YouTube executives ignored warnings, let toxic videos run rampant
A Bloomberg investigation looks at how YouTube allowed toxic content to fester for years.
Man illegally sold steroids on social media
Donald D'Ewes sold and posted prescription medicines.
Kim K's raunchy Instagram post slammed
If she was trying to take attention away from previous Photoshop fail, it hasn't worked.
Is God online? Inside the world of the Insta-preachers
'Hipster' worshipers are spreading the word online, bringing a young crowd to Christ.
Accused mosque gunman's manifesto hacked
Attempt to thwart document's distribution causes black screen and words "This is not us!"
Zuckerberg: Facebook has too much control over online speech
Zuckerberg says Facebook has too much power over speech.
Gareth Morgan quits The Opportunities Party
Gareth Morgan steps down from a party he poured $2 million into.
Instagram 'gun porn': The 'sexy' hashtag glorifying guns
These are the "twisted psychopaths" trying to make weapons sexy.
Facebook to restrict live videos
Facebook says it will tighten live streaming rules, following Christchurch terror attacks.
Pressure on Ardern to speak up for Muslims
New Zealand doesn't pick sides says Jacinda Ardern.
Christchurch terror exclusive: Facebook vows to ban hate
Facebook says it will take steps to rein in terror videos and clamp down on hate speech.
Audrey Young: Simon Bridges must accept irrelevancy for now
COMMENT: As PM continues to hit right notes, Bridges has some fine judgment calls to make.
Owner, locals devastated after clown stolen from Mt Eden cafe
'Our customers are out looking for him. He's been part of our identity for 25 years.'
McCann insider: What I think really happened to Maddie
Why were her parents so emotionless during their ordeal?
World's top brands urged to put heat on Facebook, YouTube
The WFA is standing in solidarity with New Zealand advertisers.
Twitter still won't remove Trump's tweets that violate its rules. But it will label them
Twitter will not remove tweets that violate rules if they are considered 'newsworthy'.
Kiwis facing US pro-gun social media harassment
NZ social media has been inundated by US pro-gun tweets since the Christchurch attacks.
'Still more work to do' – Ardern on Facebook's crackdown on white nationalism
Ardern says Facebook's steps were positive but stressed more needs to be done.
Older gang wants to turn the corner
Comment: A quiet revolution is underway in the Mongrel Mob.
Facebook blocks white nationalist posts
Facebook will now ban posts, photos and other content that reference white nationalism.
Smith & Caughey's called out over 'lynch mob' coat
A coat by an Australian designer for sale in Auckland sparks outrage over offensive name.
EU hits Google, Facebook with far-reaching copyright law
It's latest in a string of laws designed to regulate the big tech companies.
Hawkesby: Quitting Facebook the best way to protest their lack of humanity
COMMENT: The bottom line for Facebook is money, not respect for their community.
Bella Vista claims: Haters gonna hate, says councillor
Tauranga City Council 'unequivocally rejects' claims about failed subdivision.
Zara blasted over 'creepy' and 'suggestive' kidswear advert
The retail giant has now removed all photos in the campaign from social media.
Watch: Show-off Lamborghini driver crashes into brick wall
Show-off supercar driver in tears after crashing $500,000 Lamborghini into a tree.