PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?Rose has veneers to replace the damage to her teeth from vomiting.02 Aug 11:00 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
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
PremiumNew ZealandNZ’s ‘predator playground’: Snapchat child sex abuse material skyrockets 29 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel news‘Hypocrisy at its finest’: US influencer hits back at Aussies over baby wombat row15 Mar 10:22 PM
LifestyleExtreme ‘mummy makeover’: Kiwi personality ‘Nix’ shares results from brutal surgery08 Mar 04:00 PM
Entertainment‘Disrespectful and disgusting’: Uproar at Andrew Tate over Ariana Grande remarks22 Feb 10:53 PM
OpinionOpinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson17 Feb 11:38 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
OpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: AI’s Instagram truth bomb a chilling glimpse into social media’s futureOpinion: 'Instagram’s vision, apparently, is to do away with pesky humans.'09 Jan 04:00 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
WorldInfluencer falls to death while climbing Spanish bridge for Instagram stuntLewis Stevenson, 26, plunged from Castilla-La Mancha bridge in Talavera de la Reina.16 Oct 10:35 PM
LifestyleAre grave cleaning videos honouring the dead or exploiting them?Cleaning the graves of strangers is the latest content trend to take over TikTok.16 Oct 04:00 AM
LifestyleWhat's the deal with guys getting perms?From TikTok trends to suburban salons, what’s behind the Zoomer perm's growing popularity?11 Sep 05:00 AM
NewsWelcome to the small Vermont town that's banning influencersSnap-happy tourists love the town's autumn colours, but the town does not love them.04 Sep 11:15 PM
LifestyleDon't try this anywhere: Dangerous TikTok trends and challengesSocial media trends may be for likes and laughs but the joke could be on you.25 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandDog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followersThe paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.22 Aug 11:21 PM
Travel newsWelsh holiday spot overrun with influencers makes plea to visitorsAuthorities want visitors heading to this Welsh hotspot to adhere to 'countryside morals'.18 Aug 02:48 AM
LifestyleTiktok’s new trend? A trans influencer has reclaimed ‘demure,’ and people can’t get enoughHere’s why people are suddenly being 'very demure, very mindful' online.15 Aug 04:01 AM
LifestyleCan Kamala Harris' knitting-obsessed, topless-modelling stepdaughter help her to the presidency?Ella Emhoff posts about fashion, politics and her vice-president stepmother.29 Jul 05:03 AM
EntertainmentKim Kardashian and Kanye West son's rare skin conditionThe reality TV star says she passed it on to one of her boys.22 Jul 01:17 AM
Lifestyle'I woke up and she was gone': YouTuber's partner dies after eating raw oystersBilly LeBlanc and his partner had eaten raw oysters together before falling severely ill.17 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Conspiracy influencer films woman stomping, smashing her windscreenChantelle Baker claimed her 8-month-old baby was sleeping in the back seat.07 Jul 05:21 AM
EntertainmentMorgan Freeman slams 'unauthorised' use of his voice for AI 'scam'The actor joins a growing list of celebs being targeted by AI imitations and deepfakes.01 Jul 02:20 AM
LifestyleInfluencer shut down her AI clone after disturbing chats aroseCaryn Marjorie released a digital version of herself. She shut it down eight months later.30 Jun 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Blew up' overnight: How Kiwi teen dancer amassed millions of followersHow a 15-second dance launched a teen's career.01 Jun 10:02 PM
Lifestyle'Entitled' wife of US billionaire caught in Instagram name battleThe woman has been slammed for her behaviour while trying to obtain a name on Instagram.09 May 09:00 PM
LifestyleAre Kiwis eating their corn wrong?An expert pleads for no 'beaver action' as he shows off his refined corn-eating method.28 Apr 10:37 PM
EntertainmentKiwi reality TV star Harry Jowsey diagnosed with skin cancerThe Heartbreak Island star urged his followers to get checked and wear sunscreen.28 Apr 02:53 AM
TravelReport reveals countries with best mental wellbeing. Where does NZ rank?The top countries all have three things in common, researchers state.11 Mar 02:45 AM
