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'Struggling to keep up': Support for banning under-16s from social media
Parents struggle with children’s social media use, fearing harmful content exposure.
NRL reporter speaks out on AI deepfake video using her images
Tiffany Salmond called the act a blatant attempt to undermine her safety and confidence.
Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5k for promoting online gambling
Screenshots showed Elder-Holmes promoting overseas gambling from June 2024 to March 2025
Parents battling to keep young teen away from older boyfriend resort to legal action
When her parents found out the relationship had turned sexual they were 'extremely upset'.
Amateur fight event attracts police attention in Auckland
The contest, promoted by Dan Hooker, offers a $50,000 prize for 32 amateur fighters.
Vanished Queensland teen's final social media post shared as search enters ninth day
Pheobe Bishop's last TikTok was a conversation with her younger self.
Facebook Marketplace fail: Father cautions bargain hunters after being duped
Duped dad wants banks and police to pursue more scammers on Facebook Marketplace.
Arrests after video of attack by teens on girl posted to social media
Police were called to a serious assault in Papatoetoe, Auckland, on Thursday night.
Judge grants mercy for phone repairer who went viral trying to AirDrop intimate photo
His name cannot be published but his face is all over the internet.
'It means heaps': Winner of 'run it straight' event says prize 'gives us a head start’
The rugby league semi-professional says the new collision sport has a 'massive future'.
Second 'run it straight' event cancelled in 24hrs, organiser cites backlash from other events
The events involve a runner and a tackler running full speed at each other and colliding.
Rare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victim
He insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.
'Charlie bit my finger' star shares glimpse into life as viral video turns 18
Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19, studies law and hasn't bitten any fingers 'in a long time'.
NZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phones
A 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.
Opinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out cold
Eight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.
Terrorism offences: Irish rapper charged for displaying flag at concert
Video showing Hezbollah flag at concert surfaced online, prompting a police investigation.
Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
Two controversial 'run it straight' events cancelled after safety backlash
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board opposed the event, citing safety risks.
'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ
'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'
'I've never been let go': Drummer on abrupt Foo Fighters exit
Josh Freese, 52, announced he was let go from the Foo Fighters unexpectedly.
Trump signs bill criminalising revenge porn and AI deepfakes
The bill criminalises the posting of non-consensual intimate images online.
Opinion: Porn is bad for us. Why won't anybody say so?
New York Times: Progressives, especially, seem unwilling to acknowledge the evidence.
F1: Max Verstappen on Red Bull rumours and Brad Pitt
Max Verstappen became a father two weeks ago and seems unfazed by it all.
'Our love story': Meghan shares previously unseen photos on anniversary
The duchess shared unseen photos of her children for her seventh wedding anniversary.
Tragic loss: TikTok star's son dies after pool accident
Trigg Kiser, 3, died after being pulled from a backyard pool.
'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's death
Police seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.
Fatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'
Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.