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TikTok made Addison Rae famous. Pop made her cool
NY Times: The onetime social media superstar re-emerged as rookie pop star of the year.
Rising star Sophia Lafaiali'i shines in Mystics' pivotal victory
Sophia Lafaiali'i replaced her injured idol in the Northern Mystics team.
'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz
A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.
Meta breaks promise, plans to introduce ads on WhatsApp
Ads will roll out to three billion users, violating a 2014 'no ads' pledge.
Justin Bieber reveals 'broken' state, admits to anger issues
Justin ended a friendship after a friend criticised his anger.
Israeli strikes hit Tehran as govt offers vague safety guidance
Tehran saw mass exodus as residents fled the capital amid airstrikes.
UK woman died with skydiving instructor after parachute failure
Tributes have poured in for Belinda Taylor, 48, from her partner and eldest son.
Meta messages: App users are taking over-sharing to an AI level
Some people are discussing personal questions with chatbots rather than friends or family.
Opinion: ICE raids and Dr Phil - navigating America's surreal timeline
Opinion: Trump deployed 2700 troops to California without the governor's consent.
How long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?
New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.
Social media hacks targeting KiwiSaver hardship claims on the rise
Over $389 million was withdrawn for financial hardship between July 2024 and April 2025.
Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community
The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.
Trump's 'manufactured crisis' claim misses LA's reality
Protests were mostly confined to a few downtown blocks; visitors and locals were unharmed.
Sabrina Carpenter's provocative album cover sparks fan backlash
The album cover shows Carpenter kneeling, with her hair being pulled.
Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for
The final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.
Study links social media use to rise in depression among preteens
Social media's impact on the mental health of young people progresses over the years.
Musk: I apologise for some of my Trump posts
Elon Musk did not specify which of his incendiary social media comments he was sorry for.
100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunch
The new campaign replaces the If You Seek campaign which has run since 2022.
Extremely life-like dolls cause a frenzy in Brazil
New York Times: The video received more than 16 million views on TikTok.
Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.
Smith & Caughey’s unveils final window display, announces it will close in days
The store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began last Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.
'LA needs the National Guard': Influencers amplify protest chaos
New York Times: Social media creators have been outnumbering traditional journalists.
YouTube loosens rules guiding the moderation of videos
New York Times: YouTube now allows more rule-breaking content if deemed public interest.
'Sham' lawsuit: Blake Lively's legal victory over Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni plans to amend claims against Blake Lively after dismissal.
Three lessons from international protests amid unrest in Los Angeles
New York Times: Experts say harsh crackdowns can bolster or undermine governments.
Conservative politicians criticise Sadiq Khan being honoured
The mayor’s knighthood faced opposition, with 220,000 signing a petition.
Police investigate death of musician found in Wellington apartments
Not knowing the 'biggest thing' for upset neighbours and locals.