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Law firms turn to Facebook?

Verity Johnson: Post-sex selfies TMI

You have sex, take a selfie, and post it online. But why? Verity Johnson explains how this post-coital over-share has become a status symbol.

Car surfer: 'Nobody else at risk'

A wannabe stuntman who surfed atop a taxi as it went over the Harbour Bridge has argued his case should be thrown out because he did not endanger anyone other than himself.

How a text can shut down your iPhone

It turns out there's a text message that you can send iPhone users that will shut down their phones.

'Dancing Man' parties with stars

A man "fat-shamed" on social media after pictures of him dancing were posted online has got his own back on the trolls by partying the night away with stars in LA.

Authentication texts flow again on Twitter

Tech writer Juha Saarinen on social media SMS messages reinstated on Vodafone and reviews the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

Wads of cash for Destiny

Destiny Church is circulating images of wads of cash and the Twitter hashtag "iwannagive" to followers before its annual conference.

Twitter ad strategy no defence for growth slowdown

Twitter's ad team will do about anything to win clients yet ad agencies still devote most of their budgets to Facebook and Google.

'Mom bods' hit back at men

Women have hit back at the rising 'dad bod' trend by sharing pictures of their own bodies, in all their curvy, healthy glory, on social media and labelling them with the hashtag #MomBod.

JK Rowling vs Twitter trolls

Author takes on internet bullies: "The internet doesn’t just offer opportunities for misogynistic abuse, you know. Penis enlargers can also be bought discreetly."

User choice has greater effect than FB formula

Facebook is seeking to understand its cultural effects for insight into how to create products and for academic purposes.

Bars pull young punters online

Bars are increasingly turning to social media to attract young punters, including with Facebook notifications when they're near a pub, new research shows.

Rocker rejected by top NZ restaurant

Visiting Motley Crue rocker, Nikki Sixx, was knocked back from dining at The French Cafe last night, because he didn't have a booking.

Nauru block on Facebook stirs protest

The tiny Pacific country of Nauru has blocked access to Facebook in a move criticised as a "dictatorial" attempt to stifle dissent.

Twelve Questions: Cecilia Robinson

It was the first night I arrived in New Zealand on my working holiday visa. He was one of my brother's close friends.

Deborah Hill Cone: How loss set me free

I can't believe it. I'm a finalist in the Canon media awards for my columns - in the 'humour' category, writes Deborah Hill Cone. The irony strikes "with the force of a cartoon anvil".

Twitter CEO's credibility at risk after results

Twitter has fallen short on promised results and CEO Dick Costolo's credibility is on the line.

Royal baby will be announced on Twitter

There'll be no need to queue up at the gates of Buckingham Palace and crane your neck to discover the sex of the new royal baby. In fact, all you'll need is access to the internet.