Smaller telcos are seething about Government proposals they say would make wholesale copper internet prices artificially high, hinder competition and hurt innovation.

Kiwi mothers are pushing for the closure of the 'cruel' website linked to cyber bullying in NZ and four teenage suicides in Britain.

Board the phub wagon and start shaming others (and yourself) into a more grown-up existence.

It used to be dodgy pamphlets and misleading how-to-vote cards.

Saying no to such a powerful ally is never easy, but there is some precedent for such a stand on principles, writes Chris Barton.

Queenstown entrepreneur Boyd Peacock wants people to get home safely.

Microsoft and Google have told a select committee considering the GCSB companion bill it will stifle innovation and could impact on economic growth.

A new UK law will require ISPs to block objectionable content by default. But will it work? Pat Pilcher looks at the issues.

Prime Minister John Key says neither New Zealand's domestic and foreign spy agencies, the SIS and GCSB, have been involved in surveillance of journalist Jon Stephenson.

A company hoping to build a submarine internet cable out of New Zealand is eying up Whangarei as its landing site.

A former Defence Force chief says he is concerned by a leaked Defence Force document that lists investigative journalists as subversive threats.

The following text scams have been reported to the Department of Internal Affairs. If you receive one, or any text like them, do not reply.

Thousands of people gathered at marches across NZ today to protest extensions to the powers of the Government's spy agency.

A major new global plan aimed at forcing multinationals to pay more taxes has been described as underwhelming and disappointing by a Kiwi tax expert.

Tightening up on the various tricks and techniques used by the wealthy and less ethical for tax avoidance may bring the Govt more money, writes Pat Pilcher.

Buffy Gill spent years analysing some of New Zealand's major retailers and property firms for the local branch of one of the world's biggest investment banks.

At least one retailer in Devonport is blaming the downturn in her business on British immigrants.

What do racing and retail sales have in common? Both industries are suffering unfair competition from offshore websites.

Actress Alyssa Milano was inspired by Twitter to write a book.

Social media giant Facebook is offering 12 small companies in Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to accelerate their businesses.

I'm bewildered by the obsessional use of cellphones; the constant telephoning and message-sending. I'm flabbergasted by Facebook, writes Bob Jones.

Editorial: Rarely can a government-appointed taskforce have had the wind taken out of its sails quite so comprehensively.