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<i>Tracey Barnett:</i> Virtual battles shaping our future
The biggest story you've never heard of in the last decade had nothing to do with September 11, 2001 or the War on Terror.

Thinking small internet's next big thing
The founders of a new website that dishes up city-specific New Zealand news and information say they are tapping into a growing international demand for "hyper-local" web content.

Surge in Kiwis looking for love online
The number of Kiwis using internet dating sites spiked in January, a poll has found.

<i>Gill South:</i> Linking up online - now it's about business, not just pleasure
Social networking sites such as LinkedIn offer a way to build professional relationships and boost your brand.

<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Project points way to accessible information
Co-operative approach by Auckland region's councils makes map-based data easier to use.

Student offers her virginity for sale online
A cash-strapped Kiwi student is selling her virginity to the highest online bidder.

Telecom XT users face wait for compo news
Mobile phone users affected by the latest Telecom XT network outage will have to wait until next week to hear how they may be compensated.

Mallard 'defriends' Turei on Facebook
Metiria Turei hopes to reconnect with Trevor Mallard after their social media spat.

Telecom subsidiary boss fronts customers over XT outages
A Telecom subsidiary CEO fronts an online discussion to answer questions over reliability and when the XT network will be fully functional.

Telecom vows to fix XT fault
Telecom promises no stone will be left unturned in a review of its failing XT network.

iPad: Apple tablet announced
Apple's iPad is somewhere between a smartphone and a laptop, combining applications, e-reader functionality and internet abilities.

Old battlegrounds move to cyberspace
Cyberspace is the new battleground between hostile nations, says Microsoft

<i>Andrew Gawith:</i> Twitter cashes in on its huge audience
The micro-blogging website Twitter has finally turned a profit after making a deal with Google and Bing.

Rugby: RWC hot site on Facebook
The Rugby World Cup's Facebook site is about to become the biggest in New Zealand.