LifestyleThe latest Facebook craze is...As if we needed more opportunities to embarrass ourselves on Facebook, the world's largest social network is abuzz with a new and questionably worthwhile game.15 Jan 06:50 PM
RoyalsYoung royals get social media savvyYoung royals, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are doing their best to become more social media savvy.15 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandPlea after boy asked to post nude pixParents and children have been warned to be more vigilant when using social media sites after a 12-year-old boy from Christchurch was allegedly threatened by an unknown Facebook user.14 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTaking internet grooming seriouslyYou have to steel yourself to read the victim impact statements of the parents of Breck Bednar, the 14-year-old boy murdered by an internet predator.14 Jan 05:02 AM
WorldNew push to revive forgotten wordsWord-lovers are being encouraged to ditch new coinages for long-lost words that may have fallen out of favour.14 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandMax Key's photo with 'felon' a hoaxAn Instagram picture which appeared to show the PM's son with a suspected felon turned out to be a teenage hoax.14 Jan 01:45 AM
WorldTwitter account back after Isis hackThe US military's Central Command social media accounts are back online after apparently being hacked by Isis.13 Jan 09:31 PM
LifestyleMilestones: What age is 'right'?Being a parent presents some problems. Irrespective of what you want, your children are going to take actions or be exposed to things that you may not relish.13 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandSpy chief's departure raises questionsThe surprise departure of NZ spy agency boss Ian Fletcher has prompted questions about whether he was unsettled by potential changes which could be in the pipeline.13 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleSign up for selfie class'The course is a theory/practice introduction to photographic self-portraiture,' intones a syllabus for the new class.12 Jan 11:30 PM
BusinessNeed for speed: How our net ranksNew Zealand's average internet connection speed is faster than Australia's, according to an international report, but we are still only ranked 42 in the world.12 Jan 09:59 PM
WorldSolidarity in the hashtag eraWhen gunmen attacked the Paris offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, it took less than an hour for the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie to appear.11 Jan 04:00 AM
LifestyleThe man with two penises, one book and some insights on internet fameCelebrity, it turns out, isn't always so great when it's unasked for. In fact, it sometimes looks a whole lot like exploitation.09 Jan 03:20 AM
LifestyleBristlr: A social network for dudes with beardsBristlr isn't just a bearded face: The app is introducing some innovations that could add critical social context back to online dating.09 Jan 12:00 AM
LifestyleFacebook club set to see book sales soar"The Oprah Effect" could turn minor works into million-sellers. Mr Zuckerberg may just do the same.06 Jan 01:05 AM
BusinessApps to watch in 2015From ride-hailing to photo sharing, here are a few up-and-coming apps and startups to watch in 2015. Which will be the breakout hit of the new year?04 Jan 06:45 PM
WorldDigital kids switch off HollywoodIt was nicknamed the Year of God: the 12 months when Biblical epics swept the box office and brought Hollywood heavenly rewards.04 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Hackers pit right to know against right to privacyMy person of 2014 is the anonymous hacker who drew our attention to the accelerating conflict between the right to privacy and the public interest.01 Jan 08:30 PM
TechnologyOffice workers prefer landlines over mobilesWorkers consider email and the internet the most important tools for productivity, but still prefer landlines over mobile phones for the office, a study shows.01 Jan 04:36 AM
EntertainmentThe year's most pirated filmsA film about a corrupt Wall Street stockbroker and an animated Disney movie were the two most pirated films of 2014.29 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandTAB staff fight off cyber-attackA three-day cyber-attack against the TAB website has been thwarted by specialist IT staff.29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldFacebook review of the year hits sore spotFacebook has apologised after a new feature inviting users to review a collection of their 2014 highlights caused some to be confronted with pictures of their recently deceased family members and friends.29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldRock star Pope's year of general awesomenessIn 2013 Pope Francis had a lot to celebrate. Not only was he named Time magazine person of the year, but was also awarded the title of Esquire's best-dressed man.26 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleDating apps that put women in chargeDating apps have been in the news for all the wrong reasons this year, but a new generation of dating app emphasises safety.26 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessA share of the actionYou can not only find someone online willing to rent you a room in their house, but someone who will share their car, their desk, their power tools or their child's toys.26 Dec 04:00 PM
