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Teuila Fuatai: Change by stealth - the one giant favour social media has done for us
OPINION: I work in mainstream journalism. Here's why I don't hate Google and Facebook.

Minister for Seniors: 'boomer' label is 'unhelpful'
A Green MP publicly asked "are you okay, boomer?" and the reaction was mixed.

Twitter mocked over 'stupid' new feature
Twitter is facing a backlash from users over the 'new' feature.

NZ First Foundation case: Cameron Slater lends support to accused
The accused argued the case has become a 'political smear attack' against Winston Peters.

'Empowered women' key to global economic recovery - Sheryl Sandberg
Digital tools also vital for economic recovery, social media giant's COO says.

What do Donald Trump's fraud claims have to do with the NZ election?
New Zealanders are following America's lead in questioning legitimacy of the NZ election.

New coffee business roasted over 'offensive, bizarre' name
OCD sufferers outraged by a coffee roastery's business with the same initials.

Harry Potter star breaks David Attenborough's record
Rupert Grint reached a staggering amount of Instagram followers in record time.

Amazon's awkward Irish diplomatic disaster
Amazon's customer service team was adamant that Northern Ireland was not part of the UK.

Rich pickings: Is Zuru after your brand?
Zuru's Nick Mowbray and MONDAY haircare's Jaimee Lupton talk about the war of the brands.

Heavily armed Kiwi teen's plan to shoot teachers, classmates: How school attack was thwarted
Teen armed with semi-automatic rifle, shotgun, planned 'terrorist attack' on school.

TikTok asks court to intervene as Trump order looms
US President Donald Trump has been a long battle with TikTok.

Trump-friendly politician roasted for 'accidental' tweet
Dean Browning did himself no favours with a weird tweet that kept getting weirder.

Bette Midler slammed for 'racist' Melania tweet
US star cops an earful on social media for again mocking the First Lady's accent.

Mother allegedly assaults 13yo boy on school grounds at lunchtime
'I haven't seen anything like it,' principal says. Police are now investigating.

'Nailed it': National MP's dig at Trump's landscaping business press conference
Not even a Lower Hutt politician could resist a joke at Trump's expense.

'Here's to democracy': Celebrities react to Biden, Harris win
"Bye don you creepy con" and "Madam Vice President is no longer a fictional character".

Internet finds laughter in memes while US election wait continues
As the world waits for the US election outcome, Americans have found some light relief.

'Terrifying' way to chop carrots goes viral
Simultaneous a stroke of genius and horrifying, his method has to be seen to be believed.

From Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament
'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'

'The Jacinda Ardern express': Clarke Gayford's loving post to his partner
Clarke Gayford mused about the past three years and how he ended up where he is today.

Trump ally calls for beheadings
Bannon calls for the "old times" where "you either get with the programme or you're gone".

'Anger management': Greta Thunberg's genius dig at Trump over 'fraud' election
Teen activist Greta Thunberg has hit out at Trump's attempt to stop the counting of votes.

'BBQ Beer Freedom': Screaming Trump fan becomes viral star
Videos of the man's screaming rant have been viewed millions of times in just a few hours.

Trump fumes as lead vanishes
Trump has taken to social media to denounce what he calls fraudulent votes.

Twitter flags Trump tweet that accuses opponents of stealing election
Social media companies crack down on misinformation.

Instagram tells 'small group' wrong US election date
This morning, some US users woke up to the message 'tomorrow is election day'.

Johnny Depp libel case: Amber Heard vilified online despite being exonerated
Family violence charities speak out as attacks continue on Amber Heard after court case.

Delete your account: How giving up social media made my life better
OPINION: Gen Z-er Alice Webb-Liddall kicked the scroll habit. Here's what she learned.