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Investors in Facebook, Google and Twitter are putting pressure on the companies.
Facebook rolls out coronavirus information portal
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Facebook acknowledges bug that blocked coronavirus news
Bug in Facebook's system blocking links to news stories about the coronavirus.
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Facebook attempt to mollify families ahead of anniversary falls flat
"I just don't think Zuckerberg realises what the impact is on the average Muslim kid."
Your kids and social media: Stalking, secret accounts - and stress
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Editorial: You're giving yourself away
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Facebook in fight over tax billions
A controversial decision about where its money goes could cost Facebook $14.1 billion.
Kiwi's spark heated debate on who would win a war between the North and South Island
One, two, three, four the people declare an inter-island war.
Juha Saarinen: Tech sector caught out by coronavirus
It is surprising there was no Plan B for dealing with mass cancellations of tech events.
Livestreamed terror: Why Facebook continues to fail after Chch attacks
Facebook said new methods would prevent it happening again. Then it happened again.
'So ridiculous': Auckland tattoo artist has Facebook photos deleted
The tattoo artist and solo mum says reporting photos has a 'scary impact' on her business.
Joe Biden wants to hold social media platforms responsible for content
The US presidential hopeful has called for a change to the law.
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Advertising Standards Authority decides ' mischievous' ad within the rules.
Labour and Facebook join forces to tackle 'fake news style ads'
New rules will advise how much ads cost and who they're targeting.
Buckle up for another Facebook election
New York Times: Mark Zuckerberg has ensured another election shaped by the social network.
Facebook tightens policy against deepfakes ahead of election
Satire and parody will still be permitted.
Warning: WhatsApp to stop working on older smartphones
If you've got these phones and you like WhatsApp, it may be time for an upgrade.
Big Read: The inside story of a Facebook scrap with council - and claims of covert surveillance
The inside story of a community Facebook page threatened with defamation action.
Exonerated: Council CEO had 'good reason' to go through' Facebook pages
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Fake 'likes' remain just a few dollars away, researchers say
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Is Mark Zuckerberg always a colourless automaton?
A Bloomberg considers whether the Facebook boss always lacks emotion.
The falsehood Kiwis are told about Facebook, Google, Tesla and Mailchimp
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Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick targeted by hateful online abuse
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NZ broadcasting watchdog takes aim at live-streaming
The BSA wants stricter rules for live-streaming.
Facebook's fake numbers problem
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