Our social media scouts Cam Mansel and Liam McEwan give you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.

Dating app Tinder has become so popular in New Zealand, the Los Angeles-based office says 8 per cent of the population is looking for love on it.

Our social media scouts Cam Mansel and Liam McEwan give you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.

Nearly 40 per cent of mobile apps in New Zealand ask for too much information, a global survey has found.

Despite his best efforts Karl Puschmann found himself sucked into the latest social media craze.

Labour leader David Cunliffe says its up to All Blacks captain Richie McCaw if he wants to pose for a selfie with the Prime Minister.

An Auckland waiter’s plea for the object of his affection to get in touch has gone viral.

Spin doctors, journalists and general armchair pundits took to Twitter to provide a running commentary on the first TV leaders' debate between John Key and David Cunliffe.

Online abuse, including homophobic slurs, and questions about their sexuality has left a sour taste in the mouth of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand hopefuls.

The evolutionary biologist and philosopher Richard Dawkins created a Twitterstorm this week when he posted about a young woman in Ireland who was forced to give birth to a baby conceived through rape.

One of the individuals behind the Ice Bucket Challenge to support Lou Gehrig's disease research has died in a diving accident.

The social network is finding itself caught between being an open forum and patrolling for inappropriate content.

Twitter has made everyone a political pundit - but who is really worth following for the election campaign?

The battle for the hearts and minds of music radio listeners is moving well beyond the airwaves - into television, online, social media and even at 30,000ft.

The leader of a right-wing UK party was facing a storm of protest last night after one of his members of parliament was revealed to have coached candidates to emulate Hitler.

Epsom once again could be the electorate that decides the election.

All Blacks' halfback Piri Weepu has farewelled New Zealand rugby with a special shout out to his fans, as he looks to end his glittering career with English club London Welsh.

Parody Twitter accounts seek to emulate our politicians with a mix of brilliant impersonation and nastiness.

Months after a popular CEO was fired, thousands of his employees and customers are still fighting to get him back.

Two New Zealand sporting greats have been photobombed by a royal at the Commonwealth Games.

When you are feeling in the depths of despair it does not help at all to be told to count your blessings, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

A socialising app designed by Kiwis is on its way to the United States as part of an international competition recognising up and coming developers.

Twitter is sometimes criticised for being a nerdy, niche medium that is used by political insiders but no one else.

Thousands of supermarket workers have protested the exit of their chief executive, after he was ousted by a board controlled by his cousin.

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has a hot stock tip for you: stop throwing so much money at anything that calls itself a social network.

In just four years, Xiaomi has evolved from startup to outselling Apple in China by offering inexpensive devices packed with high-end features.

Shakira has become the world’s most liked celebrity on Facebook, setting the record with over 100million fans.