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

As we become more and more reliant on cloud based services, privacy breaches could become increasingly commonplace, writes Pat Pilcher.

If there was ever a reason not to be nosey, then this video is it. And if you happen to be an arachnophobe, the scenes here are the stuff of your darkest nightmares.

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

Top-secret unit of young hackers spearheads America's programme to infiltrate communications worldwide.

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.

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

Scientists are working on ways that websites and apps can communicate touch, taste and smell.

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.

An advertiser has been ordered to remove online claims that magnetic wrist and ankle bands have therapeutic benefits including relieving tension and purifying blood.

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

Today's final rush to complete pre-Christmas shopping will also complete a highly successful period for retailers.

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.

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

A Kiwi software developer has emerged as a key witness in the FBI case against tycoon Kim 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 has refused to answer questions about an email asking staff to send information on Kim Dotcom to the FBI in exchange for "brownie points".

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

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

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

It's shaping up to be an outdoor Christmas for many Kiwis, a list of most searched for items on popular auction site Trade Me suggests.

A senior Customs official told colleagues in charge of highly personal information they could earn "brownie points"if they passed secrets to the FBI.

An even temper, good manners and careful record keeping can help defeat call centres that don't co-operate.