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Jacinda Ardern turns 40: Ministers post birthday wishes

Grant Robertson has also publicly wished PM happy birthday.

'I've finally died': Bride's Facebook post shocks

She left loved ones gobsmacked when she posted a Facebook message hours after her death.

New Conservative ad comparing candidate to Mandela 'beyond parody'

Murray Chong is known for his race-based comments on the New Plymouth District Council.

Influencer Simone Anderson won't be investigated

Commerce Commission decides not to investigate complaint about influencer Simone Anderson.

Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale

A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.

Family living in fear after 'reprehensible' racist graffiti

Police investigating racial attack on Whangārei family whose car was spray-painted.

Juha Saarinen: Twitter hack should chill us to the core

Attack seems trivial but social sites live and have vast reach.

Is TikTok spying on your child?

The platform has taken the social media world by storm since launching in 2017.

Booze limits and food envy: The ultimate guide to NZ's quarantine hotels

Luck of the draw: Some Kiwis have been put up in $800-a-night rooms for their quarantine.

Torrell Tafa reveals how the 'Cougar Boys' started out

'Cougar Boy' and social media influencer Torrell Tafa reveals how he rose to fame online and advice for newcomers. Video / Michael Craig

Digital fame: How the Cougar Boys conquered social media

As their fame grew, Torrell Tafa and the Cougar Boys began earning money on social media.

The fame game: Hitting it big on social media

Fame and dig-fortune: How the experts use social media to build their brand and business.

'A pitiful, sad act': Influencer called out for editing childhood photo

Reality star Lauren Goodger is under fire for Photoshopping a photo of her aged just 5.

Mythbusters star dies suddenly

The world has been rocked by yet another shock celebrity death.

Boys from viral 'Charlie Bit My Finger' video: Where are they now?

Harry and Charlie chat with Jono and Ben 13 years on from the viral video.

Sasha Borissenko: The legal loopholes in influencer marketing law

New Zealand's influencers operate in a grey area, writes our legal columnist.