TechnologyGoogle axes 12,000 jobs as tech sector layoffs spreadIt equates to 6 per cent of Google's workforce, in latest mass tech culls.20 Jan 04:25 PM
TechnologyMusk's Twitter ablaze with climate misinformationMisinformation has flourished on Twitter since it was bought by Elon Musk last year.19 Jan 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallChris Keall: Ardern’s mixed legacy with The Christchurch Call and social mediaFew leaders have had such a compelling presence on social media but PM's legacy is mixed.19 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Tesla buoyant even as Musk starts trial over Twitter commentsTesla surged even as Elon Musk's latest drama surfaced.17 Jan 08:18 PM
WorldRomania searches 7 homes in influencer Andrew Tate caseTate faces charges of being part of an organised crime group, human trafficking and rape.12 Jan 05:56 PM
WorldInternet's 'most hated man' loses bid for freedom in RomaniaAndrew Tate has been in remand on charges including rape and organised crime.10 Jan 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ Twitter user ordered to pay $293k in damagesPosts made in 2019 and 2020 were subject of legal action.09 Jan 09:51 PM
BusinessElon Musk confirms huge change to TwitterUsers have claimed move will ruin the social media platform.09 Jan 02:59 AM
BusinessMusk seeks Texas, not California, for Tesla shareholder trialMusk says he can't get a "fair trial" in San Francisco after Twitter layoffs.07 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeTrouble at Tesla: The end of a golden age of growth?Financial Times: The EV giant’s future is threatened by various factors.07 Jan 08:18 AM
WorldRomania seizes more cars in Andrew Tate case; court next weekThe divisive social media personality is detained on charges of human trafficking, rape.06 Jan 06:37 PM
BusinessSleuth says Twitter hack exposed more than 200 million users’ email addressesRaid on social media accounts could be used for political exploitation, researcher says.06 Jan 02:42 AM
MarketsTesla says it sold a record 1.3 million vehicles last yearBut a shortfall for Tesla came despite a major year-end sales push.03 Jan 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 2022 saw success-story 'heroes' get out of controlIn 2022 the cult of very rich men with too much attention turned very weird.22 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSamuel L. Jackson's shock online porn gaffeFans are having a field day after the star was caught out in an embarrassing moment.21 Dec 11:27 PM
BusinessElon Musk to resign as CEO of TwitterCEO to step down as soon as he can find 'someone foolish enough to take the job'.21 Dec 02:37 AM
WorldElon Musk warned Twitter could face sanctions after journalists suspendedMusk wants free speech on Twitter but his latest move suggests the opposite, critics say.16 Dec 08:39 PM
WorldTwitter changes rules over account tracking Musk’s jetPlatform suspends account that used flight data to track billionaire's private jet.16 Dec 01:56 AM
TechnologyMusk’s Twitter tweaks foreshadow EU showdownEU likely to be leader in cracking down on Musk’s reimagined platform, harmful content.15 Dec 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Musk proves himself toxic to common sense, Twitter and comedySince buying the social media platform, he has become a laughing stock.15 Dec 04:00 PM
TechnologyHow Elon Musk is changing what you see on TwitterWhat you’re seeing in your Twitter feed is changing. But how?13 Dec 11:58 PM
WorldElon Musk’s Twitter disbands its Trust and Safety advisory groupThe group's formed in 2016 to address hate speech, child exploitation and other problems.13 Dec 07:00 AM
LifestyleElon Musk shares rare image of his sonThe Tesla founder has shared a photo of his 2-year-old to mum Grimes.09 Dec 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRebuilding Better: Time to create the social media we wantOPINION: It's time to reject the notion that we need to take what we're given.09 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWomen sue Twitter alleging discriminatory layoffsThe lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges against the company.08 Dec 08:05 PM
EntertainmentRussell Crowe reveals scary run-in with venomous snakeThe star reveals he was almost bitten by a venomous snake this weekend.05 Dec 08:08 PM
World‘Significant’: Musk’s assassination claimTwitter CEO has declared the risk of his assassination is 'quite significant'.04 Dec 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwitter snubs Netsafe, NZ white nationalist group rejoinsRegulators worldwide are worried about the wheels falling off.01 Dec 07:01 PM
BusinessTwitter abandons its Covid misinformation policyMusk pushes the envelope, again.29 Nov 08:33 PM
WorldX-rated tactic to hide Chinese unrestInflux of racy Twitter posts a ploy to stop news about an uprising of protests spreading.29 Nov 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwitter’s $5b-a-year business hit as Elon Musk clashes with advertisersBillionaire calls some chief executives, imploring them to keep advertising.27 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTwitter fails to detect upload of Chch mosque attacks footageThe clips were uploaded last week to Twitter, which did not pick them up as harmful.26 Nov 06:00 PM
TechnologyMusk plans to relaunch Twitter premium service - againIt's a fresh move to revamp the service after the previous attempt backfired.25 Nov 04:48 PM
BusinessElon Musk announces ‘general amnesty’ for all suspended Twitter accountsSome of the most controversial right-wing figures will return to Twitter.24 Nov 11:23 PM