New ZealandCyberbullying law passesThe controversial law is designed to crack-down on cyber-bullying, but opponents have warned it is too vague and could be used as a weapon against free speech.30 Jun 04:48 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical roundup: Dangers for democracy in today's cyber bullying lawThe Harmful Digital Communications Bill is being widely criticised as dangerous in the way it seeks to regulate online activities. So is online democracy under threat?30 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandCyberbully law 'too vague'Kiwis will need to be careful about what they post online under a new wide-reaching law, or risk criminal charges over communications deemed deliberately harmful.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: End of days for trollsGood news. Trolling is about to become illegal. Parliament is days away from putting a ban on this online intimidation, writes Heather du Plessis-Allan.27 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandControversial cyberbullying lawA controversial bill aimed at cracking down on cyberbullying is one step closer to becoming law after passing the committee stage yesterday.23 Jun 09:49 PM
New ZealandTeens act to stamp out school bullyingPupils at Howick College conducted a survey last year as part of a student-led initiative called The Big Stand, which aims to address bullying, violence and peer pressure.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Attacked' for helping troubled schoolVocal children’s health campaigner Dr Lance O’Sullivan says he has been “attacked” after shining a light on serious safety issues at an Auckland boarding school.17 Jun 09:39 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Are we in a golden era of death threats?Is New Zealand in a golden era of death threats? The advent of social media has made threatening a media personality easier and safer for both sides, writes Matt Heath.01 Jun 08:15 PM
LifestyleWear pink to stop bullyingThree years of bullying ended for 11-year-old Finn Williams when his school finally embraced the anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day last year.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFacebook punch-up: Girl arrestedA 15-year-old girl has been arrested following an assault in Kaikohe that was filmed and posted online.08 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandSchools clamp down on Yik Yak appHigh schools are warning students off an anonymous messaging app described as a "virtual bathroom wall".05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGallipoli hero survived bullying, sexual assaultThe New Zealand hero of Gallipoli James Waddell stood less than 5ft 3 but heroes don’t come much bigger.24 Apr 02:45 AM
LifestylePink slams Twitter trolls with body love messageSinger Pink took to her Twitter account on Sunday to slam those who sent her hateful messages about her weight after she attended a cancer benefit in aid of her late friend.14 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionEric Crampton: Communications Bill aims to make everybody niceShould it be illegal to be a bit of a jerk? This is the question on Dr Eric Crampton's mind after the Harmful Digital Communications Bill passed its second reading.08 Apr 11:10 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Clarkson, X Factor - toothless penalty for TV bulliesThey came, they saw, they were mean. And, apparently, they committed career suicide.26 Mar 08:39 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Internet has released the trollsThere are more important things in the world than the Moon-Kills affair. But the episode is important because of what it says about us.21 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentX Factor: 'Many sides to this story'Axed <i>X Factor</i> judges Willy Moon and Natalia Kills have fled the country, and the duo put on a united front when spotted by photographers at Los Angeles Airport.18 Mar 05:40 AM
SportCricketers walk off field over bullyingA senior Wairarapa men's cricket team walked off the field mid-game after bullying and abuse from the opposition left some of the players close to tears.18 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandCouncillor slammed for bullying tacticsDunedin City councillor Lee Vandervis' aggression towards colleagues was slammed as unacceptable at a code of conduct hearing yesterday.16 Mar 08:25 PM
World'Online bullies called me the world's ugliest woman' - Lizzie Velasquez takes a standThe inspirational woman has hit back at the trolls with an anti-bullying documentary about her life, describing her battle with a rare condition which stops her putting on weight.14 Mar 08:19 PM
New ZealandFacebook fight clubA Facebook page has been set up for children to post videos of schoolyard fights and brag about their violence. Police have contacted the site to have the page taken down.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyber-bullies to lose cellphones at schoolStudents caught "sexting" or cyber-bullying at school will be asked to reveal the offending content or face having their device seized and given to police.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools keep bullying to themselvesNew Zealand's bullying problem may be going unchecked because schools do not want to share their problems nationwide.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst NZ Xmas tarnished by racial abuseA South African couple's first Christmas in New Zealand has been tarnished after an online racist attack and death threats were made against their teen son.25 Dec 04:05 AM
New ZealandState Services boss warned: No repeatThe apology from State Services boss Iain Rennie to the complainant at the centre of the Roger Sutton affair and public servants in general has been welcomed by his minister, Paula Bennett - but she has indicated another slip-up will cost him his job.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBullying claim at police collegeTwo police recruits have been stood down from police college after a number of alleged bullying incidents.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKing's students suspendedPrivate school King's College says students implicated in a bullying incident will be suspended for the rest of the school year.31 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandD-day today for King's 'hazing' pupilsSix Year 12 students and one from Year 13 will today find out their futures at one of the country's most expensive schools, after allegations of "hazing" of younger boys.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, taunted from stolen laptop"Low-life" thieves stole a family's courtesy car then logged into a 12-year-old boy's Facebook page and taunted him, saying "Catch me if you can I'm the ginger bread man".21 Oct 04:00 PM
Employment10 tips for dealing with bullying at workWorkplace bullying affects people physically and mentally and it can disrupt workplaces and reduce productivity. Here are 10 tips to deal with workplace bullying.09 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAnti-bullying song hits right noteA schoolgirl who was bullied for her singing from the age of 6 has produced an anti-bullying kit for schools that includes a message of forgiveness for the bullies.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBevan Catley and David Tappin: Are new workplace bullying guidelines enough?The issues of cyber bullying and bullying in schools get a lot of attention, but bullying in the workplace flies under the radar.24 Sep 09:00 PM
