New ZealandVigilantes name wrong peopleInnocent people had their names dragged through the mud on social media as police sought the culprit responsible for torturing a cat.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix degrees of social mediaIt took just 10 hours and 72 shares on Facebook for a UK tourist to track down the owner of a memory card found in a battered camera near Lake Pukaki in the South Island.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered over messagesA teacher who sent a 16-year-old student suggestive messages on social media, despite the student's attempts to stop him, has been deregistered.27 May 03:19 AM
Business'Internet of things' may bring its own problemsResearch findings about the 'Internet of things' raises concerns that it might create a "digital divide" between the tech-savvy and new users and issues with data protection.27 May 02:40 AM
BusinessGoogle Glass legislation introduced in IllinoisIllinois legislators have introduced a bill that would ban the use of Google Glass on the road, describing the technology as a potentially deadly disruption.27 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandBright Kiwi students really going placesAn app concept that lets travellers plan, book and pay for a holiday tailored to their age, preferences and mood has earned four Kiwi students a trip of their own - to France.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldOutrage over cycle crash videoCyclists across social media have expressed their outrage after a motorcyclist uploaded a video that appears to show him running an unwitting bicycle user off the road.25 May 11:35 PM
BusinessCheaper internet must waitInternet companies will enjoy a reduction in some of their wholesale costs in December but aren't committed to passing on these savings directly to consumers then.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM dismisses Campbell Live claimsJohn Key has accused John Campbell of falling for conspiracy theories in the wake of a Campbell Live show about the unlawful surveillance of Kim Dotcom.21 May 06:14 AM
BusinessA pain in the Google Glass?Google has warned that its wearable Glass device may cause headaches if used for long periods, following complaints from several users.21 May 01:52 AM
OpinionEditorial: Embarrassing old data a different issue from privacyEditorial: Do people have a right to expunge their personal internet record of references to things they regret? In real life this is not possible.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhy cute cats rule the netCats are cuter than babies and dogs when it comes to the popularity of videos, new research shows.20 May 05:54 AM
LifestyleNew Facebook tool lets you 'ask' friends if they're singleA new Facebook button that lets you ask friends if they're single or taken has been branded "invasive" and "naggy".20 May 02:05 AM
BusinessPinterest valuation soars to $5b on new fundingPinterest is now valued at $5 billion after raising a new $200 million round of funding.20 May 01:36 AM
OpinionPat Pilcher: Are Windows XP security threats overhyped?With Windows XP support now at an end, debate is raging about what this means for home and business users once XP vulnerabilities start being exploited, writes Pat Pilcher.18 May 09:30 PM
SharesMona has Mega stake after splitMona Dotcom's separation from Kim Dotcom might have put part of his empire beyond his reach, with the family's ownership of Mega tied up in a trust in her name.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnline love scams cost bigOnline romance and dating scams are cruelly fleecing New Zealanders of millions of dollars.17 May 05:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: E-commerce - Shannon Lawrence, RewinedShannon Lawrence is the operations manager of online wine retailer Rewined, which launched in late 2013.16 May 01:59 AM
WorldPaedophile asks Google to remove linksAs Google digests the EU top court's ruling on 'the right to be forgotten', a paedophile has asked the internet giant to delete links about his conviction.15 May 11:26 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: US kills young Kiwi and Govt does diddly-squatPrime Minister John Key displayed a staggering lack of curiosity about the death of a citizen abroad, writes Toby Manhire.15 May 10:51 PM
BusinessGoogle, Microsoft face user request burden after EU rulingDeleting personal information online is costly and time-consuming for Web companies. Those difficulties are now set to be magnified in Europe for Google, Microsoft and others.15 May 01:42 AM
WorldGrieving mum tributes inspirational sonThe mother of Stephen Sutton, who raised $5.8 million for charity before dying of cancer, has paid tribute to her “courageous, selfless, inspirational son”.14 May 11:35 PM