OpinionSocial Life: Is scrolling the future?What's the future big thing in social media? Social media editor Paul Harper finds a group of Kiwis who think they've found it.07 Mar 01:42 AM
WorldUK PM's phone call parodiedBritish Prime Minister David Cameron's stock image-esque photo of himself on the phone to US President Barack Obama has been lampooned by Twitter heroes.06 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandPM makes a derp of himselfFirst there was planking, then Gangnam Style, now ... derp-face.05 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: Social media works - but it's getting riskyCompanies are now getting good impact from social media but a marketing expert says that online discourse has become more volatile, writes John Drinnan.04 Mar 12:40 AM
WorldMilitants live tweet gruesome punishmentGruesome images have emerged on Twitter that appear to show a Syrian militant group posting live updates as they cut off the hand of a suspected thief.03 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandKiwi aims to be Chinese chart-topperWhile most teenage musicians dream of making it big in America, one Kiwi is aiming for a much bigger market - China.02 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Bringing some vital balance to social mediaNever has the downside of social media been more apparent than over the past week, after TV presenter Charlotte Dawson was found dead in her apartment.01 Mar 07:21 PM
OpinionSocial Life: Yet another blog on online abuseIt feels like everything has been said in the wake of the death of Charlotte Dawson, including the good, the bad and the ugly, Paul Harper writes.28 Feb 12:22 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Police PR cops some flakPolice top brass have suffered from communications cock-ups in the past 12 months.27 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentFake tweet: Newsman's angerVeteran TVNZ broadcaster Peter Williams tells The Diary he was asked to make the story up and is embarrassed and humiliated by the situation.27 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: When did free speech become an F-word?I've recently been told I should "stick to netball, sweetie" when it comes to my columns. I say, f*** that, states Herald sports writer Dana Johannsen.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool's student exclusion quashedThe high school that excluded an child with Asperger's Syndrome after a dispute with a teacher over a skateboard says it is disappointed a judge has quashed its decision.24 Feb 02:31 AM
OpinionSocial Life: Romance at the swipe of a fingerIf someone single you know has just changed their Facebook pic from a drunken party shot to a sexy selfie, they've probably joined Tinder, writes Paul Harper20 Feb 09:10 PM
WorldCancer boy's poignant Facebook postingFor most 11-year-old boys, Facebook is a way to chat with friends and share photographs - but for Reece Puddington.19 Feb 04:30 PM
Small BusinessKiwi dating site poised for launchBuoyed by comments from friends left unsatisfied by their experiences with dating websites, Dylan Bland decided he could create better technology himself.12 Feb 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Social media - James Rigden, SuperetteJames Rigden set up Superette with business partner Rickie Dee in 2001.11 Feb 06:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Social media - Halfdan Hansen, Jens HansenHalfdan Hansen leads a team of seven at Jens Hansen, the Nelson-based artisan jewellery workshop established by his late father.11 Feb 01:00 AM
Small BusinessIncreasing sales by getting socialAre you a Facebooker, or is Instagram or Twitter more your thing? No matter which, it's a pretty safe bet you'll be living a social media life somewhere these days.09 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSocial Life: Happy Birthday Facebook!In a decade, Facebook has exploded from its humble beginnings as "thefacebook" in Mark Zuckerberg's dorm room in 2004, to the website with more than 1 billion users.07 Feb 12:45 AM
TechnologyPlea to Facebook earns huge responseA father's emotional appeal to Mark Zuckerberg for his dead son's retrospective 'Look Back' film has received an "overwhelming" response - provoking action from Facebook itself.07 Feb 12:39 AM
TechnologyYour online life in 62 seconds"I thought it was going to be a bit lame, but I gave in." Kiwis have been hooked by Facebook's latest gimmick, which puts together a short movie of their online life.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionPatrick Kelly: Facebook's survival in question"Will the all-powerful Facebook burn out in just a few short years?" asks Patrick Kelly. "Contributing factors to the notion that users are abandoning the site are most certainly people's concerns over privacy and advertising."02 Feb 04:30 PM
TechnologyFacebook finds the 'secret sauce'It takes a fairly precocious 22-year-old to turn down an offer of US$1 billion ($1.23 billion) for a loss-making company.02 Feb 04:30 PM
TechnologyVine: How did it get so big?With more than 40 million users, video loop-sharing app Vine has a global reach, providing an evolving snapshot of the world and an outlet for aspiring film-makers. Dominic Rushe asks how it grew so big and what it means for the future of creativity.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnlucky end to Reese's search for loveA lovestruck Wellington man has been spurned by a mystery American girl after sparking a global campaign to track her down.25 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandLenders checking Twitter profilesMoney lenders are peering into the Facebook and Twitter profiles of would-be borrowers to look for evidence of debts or dodgy spending habits.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSexy new jobs in IT, fitnessRapid changes in technology as well as new fitness trends have seen the growth of new jobs unheard of even five years ago.24 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldFugitive shares his wanted photo on Facebook, gets arrestedAfter two months on the run from the police, one criminal decided to celebrate by sharing a wanted picture of himself on Facebook - before being arrested hours later.23 Jan 02:39 AM
WorldBid to arrest Tony Blair nets bountyThe London barman who attempted a citizen's arrest on Tony Blair has been rewarded with a sizeable bounty for his efforts.23 Jan 01:22 AM
OpinionRose Matafeo: Three days in my online lifeLike most other 21-year-olds living in 2014, I have an addiction: I can't go more than one day without the internet, writes Rose Matafeo.18 Jan 07:30 PM
