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Microsoft investigates child labour claims at Chinese supplier
A report claims 14 and 15-year-olds were employed at a Chinese supplier, working shifts from 7.45am until 10.55pm - for 52 cents an hour.

DHB explains giant conficker virus fail
Anti-virus software failure led to 3000 machines being forced to shut down.

Scammers use job sites to recruit labour
Local job seekers are being tricked into helping cyber criminals launder money.

iPad launch gives publishers lucrative ad deals
Magazines and newspapers are planning to launch special editions for the forthcoming Apple iPad, with the support of millions of dollars in revenue from advertisers.

No-interest saving site under fire
A new social media tool aimed at young people wanting to save money has raised concerns because it pays no interest to its users.

Critics pick holes in child porn filter
Some New Zealanders are likely to get a nasty shock while browsing the internet over the next few months - a web page on their computer saying "STOP!".

Sex.com under the hammer - but can sex still sell?
Potential bidders in the sex.com domain auction won't be allowed in the room without a certified cheque for US$1 million.