New ZealandPeter Calder: Snail mail scam has slimy feelingThe white envelope was impressive - my mail usually comes in window envelopes. And the letter within was more impressive still.25 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Online not the only way to goWe are conditioned to expect a bargain online but sometimes it's just as cheap to buy at a shop, where you get to touch and feel the product and discuss it with a salesperson, writes Diana Clement.22 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandPoliticians of all stripes welcomeThe Internet Party hopes to team up with Hone Harawira and other electorate MPs to spend more than $1 million fighting this year's election - but as they go live this week, few people have heard of them, and nobody knows what they stand for.22 Mar 03:15 PM
TechnologyGo fund yourselfWant to write a book? Make a movie? help someone in need? Hop on to one of the many crowdfunding sites and ask for a few dollars, writes Alan Perrott.21 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldScam victim's epic revenge schemeAn angry online trader got his revenge on an unscrupulous seller by sending the man the entire works of Shakespeare via 29,000 text messages.19 Mar 02:17 AM
TechnologyGoogle attacked over inaction on piracyThe global music industry body has attacked Google for failing to address internet piracy after revealing a $600m (NZD$697m) decline in worldwide music sales last year.19 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandBrown's ex-lover slams net bulliesThe woman who had an affair with Auckland Mayor Len Brown has spoken in support of cyber-bullying laws and that she was being stalked on social media.16 Mar 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsContract changed, Chorus' problems remainUltra-fast broadband contract changes don't address the fundamental problems Chorus is facing from wholesale broadband price cuts, say analysts.11 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Great place for arts and craftsWant to be dazzled by an unimaginable range of crafts? Then visit Etsy.com for a jaw-dropping experience. It has more than 25 million items for sale, writes Diana Clement.08 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPotent portent of things to comeFed up with free-to-air TV? Try a new online service, says Nick Grant.08 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuInsults to Maori taken off search engineGoogle have changed their predictive search function to remove derogatory terms associated with Maori.07 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionSocial Life: Is scrolling the future?What's the future big thing in social media? Social media editor Paul Harper finds a group of Kiwis who think they've found it.07 Mar 01:42 AM
BusinessMixed scorecard for NZ mobile pricesPopular plans cheaper than OECD average: regulator.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPorn law's pot paradoxThe maximum penalty for possessing a book about growing marijuana will be higher than actually growing it, MPs considering a new child porn bill have heard.05 Mar 11:38 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: Social media works - but it's getting riskyCompanies are now getting good impact from social media but a marketing expert says that online discourse has become more volatile, writes John Drinnan.04 Mar 12:40 AM
OpinionChris Barton: Confusing times at TelecomSo Telecom is to become Spark, launch ShowMeTV and become "the Netflix of New Zealand", writes Chris Barton. What a confusing confluence.03 Mar 08:06 PM
WorldMilitants live tweet gruesome punishmentGruesome images have emerged on Twitter that appear to show a Syrian militant group posting live updates as they cut off the hand of a suspected thief.03 Mar 01:22 AM
RetailVenture fund targets the kickstarter generationA government-backed venture investment fund is looking to partner with angel investment groups and the public in crowd funding deals for local start-ups.02 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentOscars: Who Kiwis are picking to win<i>Gravity</i> is many New Zealanders' pick to win the Oscar for Best Picture at today's Academy Awards, judging by their internet searches.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRetailers urged to ride online sales waveLocal retailers are being urged to grow their web platforms after strong growth in online retail spending.28 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSocial Life: Yet another blog on online abuseIt feels like everything has been said in the wake of the death of Charlotte Dawson, including the good, the bad and the ugly, Paul Harper writes.28 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandOnline Casanova sought by policeAn online Casanova accused of preying on women he meets on internet dating sites, including one he proposed to after a week, is wanted by police.27 Feb 05:37 AM
