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Time for business to join the conversation
Marketing experts say local businesses are struggling to cash in on the social networking enthusiasm.

Life unplugged
Many Kiwis refuse to join social networking sites like Facebook. But as the online community grows, it's becoming even tougher to stay away. Jehan Casinader confronts his social networking nightmare and meets others who are doing the same.

Xero plays down Myob web threat
Xero says it is undaunted by Myob's launch of an online service.

Strength in telco networking numbers
When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.

Users rate Ecstasy brands on website
Dealers are competing "like Pepsi and Coke" to sell ecstasy, says the NZ Drug Foundation, and users are rating their experiences on the web.

Divvying up the digital infrastructure
The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.

Smart cities attract smart people
Using intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.

Hack this for a living
The security consultant for a New Zealand bank was the inspiration for a main character in a new novel.

Parents keep tech tabs on kids
More than half of parents keep an eye on their children by checking their social networking online.

NZ teacher in UK guilty of inciting children sexually
Kiwi's teaching career in ruins after he was found guilty of inciting two former pupils to behave in a sexual way on a webcam.

2degrees launches 3G network
New Zealand's newest telco has today unveiled details of its 3G network as it celebrates its first year in the market.

Telecom confirms plans to split
Telecom will propose separating into two separate companies to take part in the Government's ultra-fast broadband project.

Wikileaks editor detained by US customs
A senior volunteer for Wikileaks in the US was detained as the FBI steps up its investigation into the leak of thousands of Afghanistan war secrets.

Messy online history cleaned up - for a price
Haunted by a revealing photograph from your drink-mad office party posted on Facebook? Then Gary Powers is waiting to hear from you.

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Cyberwar? It's a phoney war, says IT expert
The US is spending billions to combat an online threat that doesn't exist, reckons security veteran.

Kiwi super hacker wows Vegas
A Kiwi super hacker is using his skills to reveal security holes in ATM machines.