PremiumPremiumBusinessInfluencers step onto centre stage at CannesNew York Times: Social media stars are playing a bigger role in the ad industry than ever.22 Jun 07:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumLifestyleInstagram wants Gen Z. What does Gen Z want from Instagram?New York Times: Gen Z are using Instagram for everything except its original function.21 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldWhy sharing too much with chatbots could backfire on youSome people accidentally use Meta AI as a public diary, sharing personal info.20 Jun 09:20 PM
WorldBillionaire vows to split $28b fortune among more than 100 childrenPavel Durov claims he has fathered over 100 children worldwide.20 Jun 02:11 AM
WorldManga prophecy sparks flight cancellations to Japan amid quake fearsFlight sales from key Asian markets to Japan have declined due to the manga.19 Jun 10:45 PM
WorldTrump gives TikTok 90 more days to find buyer, again delayed banByteDance is in talks with US investors to reduce its share in TikTok.19 Jun 05:53 PM
WorldMusk's SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas testStarship, at 123m tall, is key to the billionaire's Mars colonisation plans.19 Jun 08:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTikTok made Addison Rae famous. Pop made her coolNY Times: The onetime social media superstar re-emerged as rookie pop star of the year.19 Jun 06:00 AM
SportRising star Sophia Lafaiali'i shines in Mystics' pivotal victorySophia Lafaiali'i replaced her injured idol in the Northern Mystics team.19 Jun 03:01 AM
WorldNigerian university sparks controversy with bra checks for examsA video shows staff checking if female students wore bras for an exam.18 Jun 07:48 PM
EntertainmentWhy matchmakers are conflicted about the new rom-com about matchmakersCeline Song's new film Materialists has sparked debate among real-life matchmakers.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHas Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.18 Jun 07:26 AM
New ZealandUFC star Dan Hooker invites women to backyard brawls with $50k prizeIsrael Adesanya helped announce the event in a video Hooker posted to Facebook.18 Jun 05:59 AM
WorldWhy Parnia Abbasi's death became a flashpoint in Iran-Israel conflictParnia Abbasi and her family were killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran.18 Jun 02:36 AM
Sport‘They hoped I would get cancer’ – Tennis star on shocking online abuse she suffersThe abuse extends to her loved ones, with threats to her family.17 Jun 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzzA large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.17 Jun 11:45 PM
WorldMeta breaks promise, plans to introduce ads on WhatsAppAds will roll out to three billion users, violating a 2014 'no ads' pledge.17 Jun 04:21 AM
EntertainmentJustin Bieber reveals 'broken' state, admits to anger issuesJustin ended a friendship after a friend criticised his anger.17 Jun 01:08 AM
WorldIsraeli strikes hit Tehran as govt offers vague safety guidanceTehran saw mass exodus as residents fled the capital amid airstrikes.16 Jun 09:23 PM
WorldUK woman died with skydiving instructor after parachute failureTributes have poured in for Belinda Taylor, 48, from her partner and eldest son.15 Jun 10:51 PM
LifestyleMeta messages: App users are taking over-sharing to an AI levelSome people are discussing personal questions with chatbots rather than friends or family.15 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldOpinion: ICE raids and Dr Phil - navigating America's surreal timelineOpinion: Trump deployed 2700 troops to California without the governor's consent.12 Jun 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSocial media hacks targeting KiwiSaver hardship claims on the riseOver $389 million was withdrawn for financial hardship between July 2024 and April 2025.12 Jun 07:43 AM
BusinessLender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan communityThe woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees. 12 Jun 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump's 'manufactured crisis' claim misses LA's realityProtests were mostly confined to a few downtown blocks; visitors and locals were unharmed.12 Jun 12:40 AM
EntertainmentSabrina Carpenter's provocative album cover sparks fan backlashThe album cover shows Carpenter kneeling, with her hair being pulled.12 Jun 12:15 AM
SportControversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid forThe final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.12 Jun 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldStudy links social media use to rise in depression among preteensSocial media's impact on the mental health of young people progresses over the years.11 Jun 11:09 PM
WorldMusk: I apologise for some of my Trump postsElon Musk did not specify which of his incendiary social media comments he was sorry for.11 Jun 10:35 PM
Tourism100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunchThe new campaign replaces the If You Seek campaign which has run since 2022.11 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleExtremely life-like dolls cause a frenzy in BrazilNew York Times: The video received more than 16 million views on TikTok.11 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolleyThe mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.11 Jun 05:00 PM