New ZealandMeta ends fact-checking; whistleblower warns NZ lawmakersFacebook is ending third-party fact-checking, moving to user-driven Community Notes.28 Jan 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Life-saver’: Women praise Kmart’s budget-friendly duplicate of $170 itemThe cheap gadget is quickly becoming a must-have for those dealing with period pain.25 Jan 11:24 PM
BusinessTech billionaires take centre stage at Trump inaugurationTech tycoons have spent time since the election ingratiating themselves with Trump.21 Jan 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom 3G shutdown to AI slop: Tech red flags and green flags for 2025The good stuff and bad stuff to watch out for in the year ahead.16 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessMeta to lay off 3600 employees in performance-based cutsSackerberg? Those identified as low performers will be fired.14 Jan 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeta’s ‘free speech’ overhaul sparks advertisers’ concern; Zuckerberg calls for more ‘masculine energy’Financial Times: Zuckerberg escalates push to curry favour with Trump.14 Jan 02:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: Facebook, fact-checking and the global debate over free speech and misinformationOPINION: Meta’s decision is no principled defence of free expression.13 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Zuckerberg’s move will fuel more misinformation The Facebook founder ushered in changes ahead of Trump’s inauguration.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Business‘Major step back’: Meta’s US fact-checking decision sparks backlashZuckerberg announced the company would 'get rid' of its third-party fact-checkers.08 Jan 12:28 AM
BusinessMeta ends fact checks as it prepares for Trump eraZuckerberg cites 'cultural tipping point'.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youthsHolidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.01 Jan 10:18 PM
New Zealand'I don’t have any empathy': Notorious NZ catfisher addresses impact on her victimsNatalia Burgess was originally exposed for her crimes in 2011.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drongos like you’: Mayor hits back at trolls in Christmas video'You're a bit of a d***, mate.'25 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMicrosoft acquires twice as many Nvidia AI chips as tech rivalsFinancial Times: Race on as demand outstrips supply of Nvidia’s most advanced units.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad drivingOverseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murderMan appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.13 Dec 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Very disappointed': Govt puts digital news bill on hold, may follow hardline new Oz lawThe Government has signalled a potentially harder line – but it will be delayed.13 Dec 02:22 AM
Lifestyle'One in a billion': A Christmas miracle in New Zealand’s puzzle communityIt's a tale of two puzzles. One had an extra piece. The other had a missing piece. 13 Dec 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTikTok fails to halt law that could lead to US banFinancial Times: App targeted over security concerns but politics may complicate matters.07 Dec 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled spaceA Napier rapper who collaborated with Snoop Dogg fails to show up in court.06 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleMan who found smooth Mars bar gets $4 compensationCompany admitted a slip-up in production, saying the chocolate swirl ‘isn’t going away’.01 Dec 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Sharp change' in temperatures coming, some places plunging by as much as 15CNiwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.28 Nov 04:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time for NZ to ban social media for children under 16?OPINION: The disturbing content Kiwi kids are being exposed to has again made headlines.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim loses $10k in FB marketplace scamMultiple people have seen the different listings and paid deposits or the full price.22 Nov 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Black Fraud Day?': Black Friday scams make for phishy business with QR cons, fake shopsBlack Fraud Day? Desperate scammers may entice people desperate for deals.21 Nov 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUS set to seek Google divestitures in search monopoly caseFinancial Times: Concerns over training AI models, Google's power over online search.20 Nov 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStealth firing or ethical dismissal? Why employers terminate staff for minor offencesFinancial Times: Amazon, Meta among those taking contentious hard line on conduct.19 Nov 01:06 AM
EntertainmentZ-Pain? Mark Zuckerberg drops a single with Grammy-winner'3-6-9, damn you fine,' croons the Facebook founder on the surprise cover of Get Low.15 Nov 12:09 AM
BusinessEU fines Meta $1.4b for ‘abusive practices’ on Facebook MarketplaceTech giant says it will appeal.14 Nov 06:51 PM
EntertainmentShihad announce split, final tour: ‘I never want this to end’All four band members tell Karl Puschmann why the iconic Kiwi rock group are splitting.12 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Banning social media for under-16s – Kiwi kids deserve to be safe onlineOPINION: Our kids deserve more than harm reduction – they deserve no harm.10 Nov 02:00 AM
LifestyleAustralia moves to ban children under 16 from social mediaAustralia's PM says social media platforms are 'doing real harm to our kids'.07 Nov 08:16 PM
BusinessNvidia surpasses Apple as world's biggest companyShares in the AI juggernaut have surged again.06 Nov 12:55 AM
