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FBI speaks out on Dotcom case
"Megaupload knowing created and and facilitated the distribution of stolen property." The FBI does a tell-all interview on TV's 60 Minutes.

Foreign firms face tax clash
Labour says it will tackle "aggressive tax avoidance" by multinationals such as Facebook and Google which it says is costing the taxman hundreds of millions of dollars.

Libya death photos removed after outcry
Graphic images of a couple taken after they were shot on a Libyan beach have been removed from Facebook after site administrators were inundated with angry emails.

Digicel mulls Telecom Cook Islands deal
Telecommunications behemoth Digicel is considering buying Telecom New Zealand's interest in the Cook Islands' biggest phone and internet phone provider.

Anger at contact from jail
An ex-girlfriend of a jailed rapist is furious he was able to stalk her from prison, and also arrange for another prisoner to carry on the surveillance.

Internet radio battles for Kiwis' ears
Internet radio platforms are battling for New Zealanders' loyalty - with one company using their high-profile hosts in online content to lure users.

Auckland moved to Australia
Where in the world is Auckland? According to a top American news channel, it's in Australia.

Army of geeks wages cyber-war
Top-secret unit of young hackers spearheads America's programme to infiltrate communications worldwide.

YouTuber has big plans for movie future
Internet sensation Jamie Curry plans to take some time offline in the future in a bid to work on making a bigger dream come true.

Site sparks crime fears
Privacy watchdogs are worried about intrusive new 'reverse search' websites that allow users to type in a street address and discover who lives there.

Facebook oldies drive teens away
A study of how older teenagers use social media has found that Facebook is "not just on the slide, it is basically dead and buried", an expert says.

The trouble with Twitter
It was the year of tweeting yourself into hot water, as celebrities, politicians and the suddenly infamous found themselves in social media disgrace.

Smartphones - what's to come
Scientists are working on ways that websites and apps can communicate touch, taste and smell.

Thoughts that didn't quite count
A gold iPhone 5s, a $600 keyboard and an inflatable remote-controlled dolphin were some of the unwanted gifts that flooded Trade Me on Christmas Day.

Kiwis make baby box viral hit
Cool Kiwi couple come up with online hit - using their "favourite domestic junk" to recreate famous movies scenes starring their cute baby, Orson.

Spoof video-maker awaits verdict
An American and four other men detained in the United Arab Emirates for making a parody video about youth culture will discover today whether they will be freed.

Retailers to find an edge over online
Today's final rush to complete pre-Christmas shopping will also complete a highly successful period for retailers.

T'is the season to be wary online
Want a burglary-free Christmas? Then watch what you post on your social media profile.

PR exec opens up on racist tweet
Justine Sacco, a PR executive who found herself at the centre of a Twitter firestorm after posting a racist “joke”, now says 'words cannot express' how sorry she is for her tweet.

Mums angry over Facebook move
Facebook has removed breastfeeding photos from a private group page for mums, angering members.

Kiwi among Dotcom's victims: FBI
A Kiwi software developer has emerged as a key witness in the FBI case against tycoon Kim Dotcom.

Evidence against Dotcom
A detailed account of the evidence against Kim Dotcom has been released by the FBI to allow so-called victims of alleged piracy to claim against his seized fortune.

Customs won't front on 'brownie points'
Customs has refused to answer questions about an email asking staff to send information on Kim Dotcom to the FBI in exchange for "brownie points".

Beware of eBay system sales con
Netsafe is getting a large number of reports where offenders try to use an eBay "protected programme" to obtain money.

Editorial: Consumers must not pay for telco woes
Editorial: In the response to Chorus's financial woes, there can be no confusion. Consumers must not play the role of sacrificial lambs.

Customs quiet on 'brownie points' case
The "secrets-for-brownie points" case has been escalated to Customs Minister Maurice Williamson - but he says it has nothing to do with him.