WorldInstagram and YouTube blocks push Russian influencers to TelegramInstagram is banned in Russia, YouTube is restricted, but the influencers still thrive.31 Aug 06:00 PM
World'Should have done more': Influencer breaks silence after son’s pool tragedyEmilie Kiser said a permanent pool fence could have saved her son's life. 30 Aug 02:23 AM
WorldInfluencer faces five years in prison for pole dance at historic siteLocal authorities are investigating, calling it a disrespectful act.27 Aug 06:06 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Car crashes into restaurant sending glass flying as influencers film video19 Aug 07:18 AM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Black buys $3.5m Waikato home; Rich Lister and hospo queen celebrate milestone birthdays06 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandAT's six-figure spend on public figures to create social media content under fireAT spent $147,765 on social media influencer campaigns in the year to May 2025. 08 Jul 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInfluencing without influencers - firms get staffers to star in lo-fi contentNew York Times: It is part of a growing shift in social media marketing. 06 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInfluencers step onto centre stage at CannesNew York Times: Social media stars are playing a bigger role in the ad industry than ever.22 Jun 07:00 PM
Lifestyle'Charlie bit my finger' star shares glimpse into life as viral video turns 18Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19, studies law and hasn't bitten any fingers 'in a long time'.22 May 03:08 AM
LifestyleWatch: Matilda Green's quirky reading habit that stunned her Bachelor hubbyHer Hits co-host Matty McLean was also surprised by Green's 'abnormal' reading style. 20 May 10:30 PM
EntertainmentMatilda Green reveals she can only read with an accentThe Bachelor NZ winner said the "only way" she knows how to read books set overseas is by changing the character's voice in her head. Video / The Hits DriveWatch20 May 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI got sucked into the women-hating manosphere. Now I help others escapeTelegraph: Will Adolphy went looking for community. He ended up sick, isolated and angry.13 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuGambling promo: Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint, 26 influencers now on watchlistInternal Affairs said it has received 50 complaints about influencers promoting gambling17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘You stink like Rotorua’: Aussie influencer’s offensive promo text message The geyser capital's mayor says 3 million visitors a year prove the city's popularity.28 Mar 01:53 AM
Travel news‘Hypocrisy at its finest’: US influencer hits back at Aussies over baby wombat rowThe influencer, who's since fled Australia, claims she's been made out to be a 'villain'.15 Mar 10:22 PM
Travel news‘Deport her’: US influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from mother'Let’s hope the Australian authorities don’t issue her any more holiday visas.'12 Mar 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash inTwo of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Entertainment‘Disrespectful and disgusting’: Uproar at Andrew Tate over Ariana Grande remarksThe controversial influencer doubled down on his comments after he faced a swift backlash.22 Feb 10:53 PM
OpinionOpinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle GibsonOPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.17 Feb 11:38 PM
Travel news‘Every major city is just a glorified town’: NZ roasted by AI chatbotsFrom housing to burnouts, Kiwi creator gets 'unhinged' results from ChatGPT and DeepSeek.13 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandThe Canterbury council paying influencers to boost tourismRatepayer-funded influencers are paying off in Canterbury, local tourism operators say.03 Feb 06:11 AM
Travel newsItalian ski resort overrun with 10,000 day trippers after TikTok promotionThe town's mayor said the influx of tourists were 'a risk for public order and security’.03 Feb 05:00 AM
EntertainmentMAFS star slams trolls after paying tribute to slain exJessika Power's former partner was a Melbourne gangland figure.30 Jan 09:46 PM
LifestyleWhat's the best way to clean your oven?Viral hacks, self-cleaning, harsh chemicals – do any of them actually work?22 Jan 01:30 AM
LifestyleWorld’s dumbest influencer? Mum arrested after ‘get ready with me’ videoShe posted a day in the life video to her followers. It contained a huge blunder.04 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I’d rather live hot than die ugly': Why are we still using sunbeds?From 'tanorexia' to tanning addiction, experts weigh in on the continued use of sunbeds.21 Dec 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'Devastating loss': Disney influencer dies at PR eventDominique Brown is remembered as a 'bundle of joy' who opened doors for others.15 Dec 01:46 AM
WorldThe many lovers – and love children – of Vladimir PutinIncluding the German teacher, the cleaner and ‘Russia’s most flexible woman’.30 Nov 05:16 AM
