PremiumPremiumTechnologyWhy AI chatbots are replacing friends for some Kiwi kidsNearly a quarter of NZ kids use AI for emotional support, says Norton.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAUT academic Paulette Benton-Greig speaks about possible dating app risk and bail conditionsAUT senior lecturer Paulette Benton-Greig describes typical bail conditions, repeat family violence abusers and dating apps.Watch20 Jul 05:00 PM
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PremiumPersonal FinancePeople fear pensioners falling for scams but also admit 'oversharing' online08 Jul 05:00 PM
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CrimeJudge grants mercy for phone repairer who went viral trying to AirDrop intimate photoHis name cannot be published but his face is all over the internet. 23 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandNew mobile phone plan for kids: Spark's move a 'great step' but will it protect children?It comes after PM Luxon said Cabinet would consider banning social media for under-16s.13 May 07:00 PM
WorldThieves took their iPhones – Apple won't give their digital lives backWhen iPhones are stolen, savvy thieves can lock owners out of their Apple accounts.20 Apr 11:31 PM
LifestyleCricket bats and satellite phone tech - why NZ will best survive a zombie apocalypseA US research society has awarded NZ a 'zombie resilience' endorsement.10 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandDaylight saving ends this weekend: What you need to knowMost smartphones adjust automatically; check settings to ensure accuracy.05 Apr 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updatesConsumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.16 Mar 06:00 PM
BusinessMonopoly Go! game maker Scopely to buy Pokémon Go teamCompany running Marvel Strike Force, Star Trek Fleet Command takes over.12 Mar 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy Gen Z is struggling with stress and anxiety - and how to help them copeTelegraph: Social media and constant connectivity contribute to rising anxiety in youths.21 Feb 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailJB Hi-Fi beats odds with big ticket retail growthDespite other retailers struggling with big-ticket sales, JB Hi-Fi has performed well.10 Feb 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg BruceGreg Bruce: Let's talk about giving my 11-year-old a phoneOPINION: We all worry about what phone ownership does to kids. But what about parents?25 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.22 Dec 06:30 PM
LifestyleCan sitting too close to a screen damage your eyesight?The danger now comes from smartphones, tablets and computers.27 Nov 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHuawei to launch phone with own software in sign of China-US splinteringFinancial Times: The home-grown alternative is evidence sanctions have boosted company.25 Nov 04:04 AM
New ZealandWairoa communications blackout caused by ‘deliberate damage’Households, schools, services and businesses across Wairoa were impacted.30 Oct 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg BruceGreg Bruce: Why I traded my iPhone for an androidOPINION: After a lifetime of iPhone use, switching to a Samsung changed Greg Bruce's life.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'The Starlink satellite has nullified all mobile black spots in rural Hawke's Bay areas.20 Oct 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defendOPINION: 'Massive numbers of spectators will spend lavishly in hotels and restaurants.'20 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'It can definitely be gross': Why this social media app is making a comeback'Snapchat is like the chill cousin I go to when I need a break.'18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBNZ online services back running after second outage in two daysMore than 350 people have reported issues with BNZ's services on the website Downdetector.12 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandBNZ Mobile app, online banking running again: Thousands of customers report errorMore than 600 people reported an issue with their BNZ app on the Downdetector website.12 Oct 06:35 AM
New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
LifestyleHow to maintain healthy phone habitsDo you have a healthy relationship with your phone?23 Sep 11:41 PM
LifestyleTablet use by young kids linked with more outbursts of anger, frustrationTablets offer few opportunities for kids to develop important emotion regulation skills.23 Sep 10:46 PM
