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New Privacy Act: Commissioner John Edwards alerts business to new offences, fines
Our privacy legislation gets its first major overhaul since the internet went mainstream.
US upends global digital tax plans after pulling out of talks with Europe
Governments were working on plans to tax companies like Google, Facebook and Apple.
Missing millions: Academic re-totals Google NZ's local tax bill
Tech giant's latest results suggest government clampdown "inadequate".
The missing millions in Google's NZ financial result
A gaping void in tech giant's NZ full-year result.
What's your region's favourite cuisine?
The most popular cuisine in each region has also been revealed.
'Can't use it': Govt's new tracing app trips up; users struggle to log on
It was launched a day early - but now users are struggling to even log on.
Sex with patient kept secret in psychiatrist's NZ work application
Psychiatrist didn't tell authorities of affair with patient when he applied to work in NZ.
Important work from Christchurch Call continues
COMMENT: A year after the Christchurch call, it's clear the only way forward is together.
Revealed: RNZ spent $100,000 on media attack ads
RNZ's controversial ad campaign that raised ire of media counterparts cost over $100,000.
Kiwis cautiously venturing out in level 3, Google data shows
More people are heading back to beaches and workplaces but we're not at normal levels.
First YouTube video a tame affair
The man who posted the first ever video to YouTube amassed 90m views. Here it is.
Social media giants must be made to pay
Ardern needs to get over her Millennial attitude to social media, writes Gavin Ellis.
Aussie to make Facebook and Google pay for news content
Time to level the playing field, says treasurer Josh Frydenberg
Kiwis sticking to lockdown rules, data shows
Google data shows Kiwis have largely been sticking to the alert level 4 rules.
Editorial: Media vital more now than ever
WE SAY: Media outlets fighting for their survival but remain committed to their purpose.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
Latest move by Facebook, Google an unprecedented effort to control bad information.
The new hobbies we're taking up in isolation, according to Google
Movies, theatres and concerts have been the biggest losers, according to Google Trends.
Just how locked down are we? Google reveals NZ tracking data
NZ has the highest level of reduced travel listed in the Google data reports.
New Zealand's most Googled questions about coronavirus answered
Kiwis are turning to Google asking what isolation means, and where they can get tested.
'A couple of handfuls' of kids at school
Most schools seem to be well prepared with home learning plans.
Investors up pressure on Facebook, Google and Twitter to stop sharing of terror attacks
Investors in Facebook, Google and Twitter are putting pressure on the companies.
Coronavirus: What are Kiwis searching on Google?
What are Kiwis searching amidst the coronavirus pandemic?
How NZ has been at the forefront of a global collaboration to curb online terror
The Christchurch Call processes have already been used to stop spread of online terror.
Surge of coronavirus misinformation stumps Facebook and Twitter
New York Times: As coronavirus has spread across the world, so too has misinformation.
Jacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clip
Is the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?
A millennial confesses: I don't care who's watching me online - but maybe you should
They found at least 20 apps I was sharing my location with without my knowledge.
Editorial: You're giving yourself away
We say: How many strangers do you share your most intimately private details with?
Facebook in fight over tax billions
A controversial decision about where its money goes could cost Facebook $14.1 billion.
YouTube bans some misleading or doctored political videos
YouTube has banned deepfakes and videos with patently false information.
Google CEO: AI more profound change than electricity
Current frameworks to regulate the technology in the U.S. and Europe are a "great start".
Do we really want a Google toilet to know our secrets?
Financial Times: Google wants to increase its influence on the health industry.
When will artificial intelligence really change our lives?
Talking to our phones is one thing, but when will AI really change our lives?
'She has no background': Ivanka Trump's tech show appearance slammed
Many questioned why she was chosen for the event.