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Toby Manhire: MPs out of sync with this newfangled e-thingy
As the push for e-government gathers pace, a basic literacy in the "e" part is a reasonable demand, writes Toby Manhire.
We’re a digital nation: Survey
New Zealand is fast becoming a digital nation with more Kiwis choosing to use the internet to shop, bank and pay bills than ever before, a survey has found.
Live replay: Obama/Romney II
US President Barack Obama is taking on Republican challenger Mitt Romney in their second debate today starting at 2pm NZ time. Watch it live and read commentary here.
ASA's social media code
The Advertising Standards Authority has issued guidelines which are short of a formal code for social media.
2.2m Kiwis join Facebook
Almost half of NZ has account as site becomes 'necessary evil' - but are we just being used as advert fodder?
Patrick Stokes: You're not entitled to your opinion
Not every Tom, Dick or Harry's views deserve to be treated as expert and aired in public discourse, writes Patrick Stokes.
Obama, Romney meet in first debate
US President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have faced off in their first debate. Follow the commentary here.
NZ link to riotous birthday
A Kiwi has been identified as the mastermind behind a viral internet invitation that led to more than 3000 people gatecrashing a Dutch teenager's birthday and trashing the town.
Silicon Valley success by wildfire
In the cut-throat world of Silicon Valley, Kiwi Victoria Ransom says it's a blessing she came out on top.
Feathers fly over Bird Of The Year race
The campaign to crown this year's Bird of the Year has taken off, with gleeful insults flying between campaigners over the merits of their various fine feathered friends.
When Google maps go bad
Internet giant's map showed Kiwi boy lying on road, car advancing during school drill.
Journalist cleared over bleep tweet
Eric Young's expletive-laden tweet about Olympics drug cheat Nadzeya Ostapchuk has been forgiven by his Sky News bosses.
Watch: TikTok influencer Brando Ferg stranded on an island
TikTok influencer Brando Ferg documents his stranding on Arapaoa Island in the Marlborough Sounds, surviving the night and lucky escape. Video / Brando Ferg via TikTok
Watch: Andrew Tate's first video out of prison
Tate shared a bizarre video after being released from jail. Video / Andrew Tate via Twitter
Watch: Cruise ship cheater caught on camera
The woman shared a series of videos allegedly catching her partner cheating. Video / Kayla Nicole via TikTok
Stolen Wheels Recovered Through the Power of Social Media in Mount Maunganui
Stolen Wheels Recovered Through the Power of Social Media in Mt Maunganui. /Cooper Tyres
A coronavirus health message from Mel and Max Brooks
A coronavirus health message from Mel and Max Brooks. Video / Max Brooks / Twitter
Boris Johnson 'copies' Jacinda Ardern's anniversary video
On Johnson's one-year anniversary as prime minister, the 56-year-old took to Twitter to post a video attempting to list as many of his government's achievements in two minutes. Video / 10 Downing Street