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.

The internet is awash with great wine deals. Google "buy wine online" and you'll be hit with pages and pages of offers.

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.

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.

Google is working on plans to turn smartphones into translators which would allow callers to speak into the phone in their own language.

Kim Dotcom joined academics, civil libertarians and lawyers at a meeting to oppose the proposed new spy law which will allow more surveillance of NZers.

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.

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.

Who is the volunteer Wikipedia editor who has inadvertently come to attention in a "wikispat" between Justice Minister Judith Collins and a ministry critic?

If GST was added to items bought on the internet, it wouldn't stop Esther Greatbanks from shopping online.

Mastercard says credit card companies are "not set up" to collect tax on transactions and online shoppers could easily migrate to other payment platforms.

Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says it would be virtually impossible to charge GST on items being bought online, an idea currently being explored.