New ZealandSuicides spur scrutiny of websiteSocial networker to beef up measures to prevent harassment after five teens die following cyber bullying.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Bullying rife' at Hamilton councilBullying at a Waikato council is rife and an inquiry is needed to address the systemic and "toxic" problem which has resulted in 120 suspected cases, claims one councillor.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlock ask.fm, police urgeKiwi mothers are pushing for the closure of the 'cruel' website linked to cyber bullying in NZ and four teenage suicides in Britain.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlogger told to stopIn a landmark court decision, a blogger has been ordered to remove dozens of posts and comments from her website and issued with a restraining order against a lawyer she harassed on-line.15 Jun 09:04 PM
New ZealandSlain rugby boy's girlfriend bulliedThe girlfriend of an Auckland schoolboy fatally injured in an attack after rugby practice has been subjected to vicious online bullying.14 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Is ask.fm dangerous?I became aware of the social networking site ask.fm in April when a mother of a girl in my daughter’s class copied me in on a letter she’d sent to the school principal.12 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandBullying no joke, says comedianDai Henwood admits he became a bully as he battled to combat those who picked on him because of his height.11 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleFrom pain comes triumphRebecca Barry Hill meets three women whose suffering taught them survival — and led them to success.07 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice sound alarm over bullying websiteNew Zealand police have contacted the owners of a controversial social networking website which enables bullying and has been linked to overseas suicides.06 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldBully targets teen boy with bombAustralian police are still waiting to speak to the teenager injured in an backyard explosion west of Brisbane amid claims he was deliberately targeted.11 May 05:13 AM
New ZealandPush to teach pupils about suicideThe family of a teen who took her own life two weeks after her best friend committed suicide want schools to implement an anti-bullying and suicide education programme.08 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCarterton boy's bullying hellA mother is warning of the dangers of bullying after her son, 11, tried to strangle himself with a skipping rope to end years of torment over a disfiguring affliction.15 Apr 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Insidious' medical workplace bullyingWorkplace bullying affects a quarter of Australian medical professionals and similar "insidious" levels are likely to be occurring in New Zealand, says a researcher.11 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandGovt speeds cyber bullying lawsInciting someone to commit suicide will be punishable with up to three years in jail under tough new cyber-bullying laws to be unveiled today.03 Apr 05:49 PM
New ZealandBullying: Principals want actionThe head of secondary school principals has criticised the Government for not doing enough to help schools combat the growing problem of bullying.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWorkplace cyber-bullying on the riseEmbarrassing photos from work events and online gossip posted on the internet are contributing to a hike in workplace cyber-bullying, a new survey has found.08 Mar 05:06 AM
New ZealandBarker: 'A troll of the highest order'The son of a former Split Enz member is cementing his reputation as Australia's worst internet troll, and his antics may be putting his father's career in jeopardy.06 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandRock-star dad backs son's humourThe son of the former drummer for Split Enz wanted in Australia for alleged cyber bullying has been defended by his dad - who says his sense of humour is misunderstood.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandEx-rock star's son wanted by Oz policeThe son of a former Split Enz drummer is under investigation by Australian police for internet stalking and is said to be "inciting hatred" online from his NZ home.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyber-bullying blamedDistraught teenagers have linked cyber-bullying to the sudden death of a teenage girl last week.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCharter schools a 'failed experiment'A visiting opponent of charter schools has told the education and science committee in Parliament today the Government should not proceed with charter schools.20 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandGovt acts on cyber bulliesJustice Minister Judith Collins is to outline new measures to curb cyber bullying within the next few weeks.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBullied teen puts hurt and self doubt behind herCourage, love and a dream to do better in life have been the tools one teenager has used to fight bullying.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandVisitors hurl Nazi abuse at event workerA German-born Auckland woman was called a Nazi and asked if she liked to stamp people "just like at Auschwitz" after she denied four men entry to a concert.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandParents told to take charge onlineDo it early - that's the advice an internet safety expert has for parents worried about how and when they should address concerns about their children's online activity.25 Nov 04:30 PM
