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Frisky Christchurch employees caught out on social media
Facebook

Frisky Christchurch employees caught out on social media

Co-workers caught in explicit act at office building opposite a New Zealand bar, as sex tape goes viral on social media. Investigation launched.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
Facebook to issue AMBER Alerts to help find missing kids
Facebook

Facebook to issue AMBER Alerts to help find missing kids

Facebook partners with US agency to distribute AMBER Alerts on users' News Feeds, aiming to rapidly locate missing children.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2015
Facebook still ruling the social media kingdom
Facebook

Facebook still ruling the social media kingdom

Facebook remains the most popular social media platform, while other contenders have enjoyed an increase in usership.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
The biggest social media security threats of 2015
Bitdefender

The biggest social media security threats of 2015

Bitdefender, security software solutions provider, has released its social media security threat predictions for 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015
WhatsApp hits 700 million users
Apple

WhatsApp hits 700 million users

WhatsApp now has 700 million monthly active users and those users are sending 30 billion messages per day, according to Jan Koum, WhatsApp CEO.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
This is why you shouldn't take people's Facebook lives seriously
Facebook

This is why you shouldn't take people's Facebook lives seriously

While you leading a dull existence is most likely true, these amazing lives pasted all over your Facebook feed are most likely not.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2015
Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health
Unified Communications

Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health

the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Support for Muslim Australians takes off following Sydney siege #IllRideWithYou
Social Media

Support for Muslim Australians takes off following Sydney siege #IllRideWithYou

Thousands of social media users in Australia are showing the world they are not caving to Islamophobia or racism.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
How SMBs can use Twitter to effectively target customers
Social Media

How SMBs can use Twitter to effectively target customers

Access to Twitter ads allows New Zealand businesses to build tailor-made campaigns to suit their budget and meet objectives and business goals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
ESET and Facebook team up to bolster security
Malware

ESET and Facebook team up to bolster security

ESET has joined Facebook's anti-malware initiative to provide all Facebook users with the ESET Online Scanner for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
Social media giving a voice to those without a voice
Facebook

Social media giving a voice to those without a voice

The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Social Media stories

NZ Post makes further cuts as internet and social media slowly kills it
Email

NZ Post makes further cuts as internet and social media slowly kills it

Consumers switching to internet, email and social media for everything from paying bills to sending birthday greetings and keeping in touch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
Sex, lies and social media
Facebook

Sex, lies and social media

Social media scandal rocks NZ as illicit office affair goes viral, risking jobs and relationships, raising privacy concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Canterbury boy asked to send naked photos to Facebook user
Facebook

Canterbury boy asked to send naked photos to Facebook user

Canterbury Police warn after a local boy was threatened by a Facebook user for refusing to send naked photos. Investigations ongoing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
Kiwi teacher's blog named in Global Top 12 Teacher Blogs
EduTech

Kiwi teacher's blog named in Global Top 12 Teacher Blogs

New Zealand teacher Richard Wells's educational blog has been celebrated in CMRubinWorld's prestigious Global Top 12 Teacher Blogs list.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2015
Maori Party co-leader inspired by #illridewithyou Twitter campaign
Social Media

Maori Party co-leader inspired by #illridewithyou Twitter campaign

Māori Party leader praises Australian initiative in response to Sydney hostage crisis #illridewithyou Read more: [insert link].

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
Gaming

Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year

From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we've had a great year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Book Review: Marketing with Social Media: 10 Easy Steps to Success for Business
Gaming

Book Review: Marketing with Social Media: 10 Easy Steps to Success for Business

Linda Coles releases updated guide to social media marketing, offering practical strategies for small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014