New ZealandTwitter quietly purges hundreds of mainly right-wing NZ usersTwitter has so far purged nearly 70,000 accounts which now include hundreds in NZ.12 Jan 11:00 PM
BusinessFree speech debate: Why social media companies can boot TrumpSome conservatives are crying foul.10 Jan 10:20 PM
WorldDonald Trump permanently suspended by TwitterFacebook and Instagram earlier suspended Trump's account for at least two weeks.08 Jan 11:29 PM
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WorldFacebook and Twitter temporarily suspend TrumpTwitter has deployed a new label for Trump's tweets, despite calls for him to be banned.06 Jan 11:47 PM
WorldTwitter declares Joe Biden winner - in Trump's own tweetsTrump's beloved Twitter has taken the war against his misinformation one step further.19 Dec 10:08 PM
World'Are you high?': People react to Trump's bizarre tweet"I would never have imagined a US President tweeting something like this."11 Dec 08:48 PM
World'We love Biden': Trump tweet backfiresDonald Trump's son Eric has received an unexpected response to his latest tweet.11 Dec 06:16 PM
WorldTrump ally calls for beheadingsBannon calls for the "old times" where "you either get with the programme or you're gone".06 Nov 03:12 AM
LifestyleTwitter erupts during Trump's speech"Someone please give the CNN employee writing these headers a pay rise," one user wrote.06 Nov 01:55 AM
WorldDid social media actually counter election misinformation?Social media companies have been working for months to crack down on misinformation.04 Nov 11:34 PM
WorldTwitter flags Trump tweet that accuses opponents of stealing electionSocial media companies crack down on misinformation.04 Nov 03:47 PM
WorldTrump falls for blatant parody articleTrump mocked for sharing an article from a known satirical website as though it were real.16 Oct 06:56 PM
WorldTwitter locks Trump account after Biden attackTrump's campaign has accused the tech giant of censorship after its account was locked.15 Oct 08:26 PM
EntertainmentTwitter abuzz: Fly steals show during US VP debateTime seems to be flying by at the Vice Presidential debate.08 Oct 03:04 AM
BusinessTrump Twitter battle could change the internet foreverTwo links placed on Trump's posts lead to drafting of new laws that could change internet.25 Sep 05:53 AM
OpinionJason WallsJason Walls: How criticism can be weaponised by the online mobCOMMENT: They are relentless, personal, highly persistent and most worryingly, organised.04 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandLabour Party summer camp case: Court protects man from toxic social media 'mob'Court of Appeal says social media has become a toxic place with 'internet vigilantism'.02 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwitter hack may have had another mastermind: A 16-year-oldNew York Times: Teen thought to have played significant role in July Twitter hack.01 Sep 11:25 PM
LifestyleKiwis' hilarious response to overseas critic calling locked-down NZ 'hellhole'Kiwis have responded to NZ being called a 'hellhole' with wit and sarcasm.22 Aug 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom Minecraft tricks to Twitter hack: Teen's troubled online pathNew York Times: Teen "mastermind" of Twitter breach was an adept scammer.03 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldTeen hacker faces extraditionTeen charged over alleged cyber scam where celebrities' accounts were hijacked last month.01 Aug 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJuha Saarinen: Twitter hack should chill us to the coreAttack seems trivial but social sites live and have vast reach.21 Jul 07:00 AM
EntertainmentJustin Bieber to subpoena Twitter over sexual assault allegationsThe star has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the two accusers.18 Jul 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat the Twitter hack revealed: A US election system teeming with risksNew York Times: Hack served as warning for platforms that could influence election.17 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwitter struggles to unpack a hack within its wallsNew York Times: Basic questions about how accounts were taken over remain unanswered.17 Jul 12:12 AM
BusinessHackers 'paid' Twitter employee to take over high profile accountsTwitter is still investigating whether an employee hacked in themselves or gave access.16 Jul 07:18 PM
BusinessTwitter locks down all verified accountsIt comes after dozens of high-profile people were hacked in a massive bitcoin scam.15 Jul 10:09 PM
EntertainmentSam Neill on 'toxic' social media - and why he doesn't do 'man hugs'The iconic Kiwi actor is happy to play the clown on Twitter, but won't be drawn to drama.10 Jul 10:57 PM
WorldKatie Hopkins permanently banned from Twitter"Keeping Twitter safe is a top priority for us. Abuse and hateful conduct have no place."19 Jun 07:33 PM
WorldTwitter puts warning on Donald Trump's 'racist baby' tweetTwitter takes another swipe at President Donald Trump by adding a warning to his post.19 Jun 04:18 AM
World'This is goodbye': Man's tearful Twitter farewell video after online abuseJames broke down in tears while revealing the extent of bullying from far-right trolls.12 Jun 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBehind China's Twitter campaign, a murky supporting chorusNew York Times: Swarms of accounts are amplifying Beijing's brash new messaging.09 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTwitter suspends Trump's tribute video to George FloydTwitter says the video was affected by its copyright policy.05 Jun 08:02 AM
