New Zealand'It's an arms race': AI scams are getting harder to spot, but simple habits still offer protectionCybersecurity expert Joshua Alcock says basic habits still offer the strongest defence. 09 Apr 05:59 AM
WorldGreece to ban social media for under 15-year-oldsIt becomes the latest country to do so as concern grows over the platforms’ impact.08 Apr 08:29 PM
PremiumBusinessThe council telco business that could sell for $1bThe sale could fund expansion of Lyttleton Port.07 Apr 09:00 PM
Travel newsWhere to go next: Hong Kong foodie nights, last-minute cruises and Bora Bora bliss06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: BSA like a pair of leg warmers - and not in a good way 04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNetsafe warns of emerging wave of sophisticated, hard-to-detect online scams01 Apr 01:09 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYShould your children be using Snapchat? Parenting specialist explains | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch26 Mar 07:23 PM
WorldVerdicts against Meta, YouTube raise hopes of a reckoning on child safetyThe jury awarded US$3m to a woman who began using the apps as a child.25 Mar 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: A defensible decision can still be a bad oneOPINION: Kiwis must have faith in their institutions and trust the judgments they make.25 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldOnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies aged 43The Ukrainian-born tech magnate bought OnlyFans in 2018 and lived in Florida.23 Mar 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark tests 5G+ ‘fast lane’ to keep phones connected at packed eventsThe dedicated 5G+ lane lets livestream crews ditch costly hardwired setups.22 Mar 10:13 PM
EntertainmentMinecraft theme park land to open near London in 2027The park will feature a roller coaster, block playscapes and dining.22 Mar 04:06 AM
New ZealandShort mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism onlineBeing an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.21 Mar 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWe study mass shooters. Something terrifying is happening onlineNYT Opinion: Teens in crisis don’t need to seek out dark material. It finds them. 19 Mar 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina Colombié: The social media debate is missing the most important voicesMany students want clearer guidance from parents and support from schools.16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrent Carey: When scam ads pay, promises are not enoughOPINION: Unlike Australia, New Zealand has no legal framework for scam ads yet. 08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBen Goodger: The Kiwi behind ChatGPT's new AI browserFor the third time in his career, the ex-Aucklander is driving a web browser revolution.06 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIran warns people who defy internet blackoutPeople using VPNs to get online are receiving warnings of court action.05 Mar 05:36 PM
WorldIsrael tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spiralsIran says US-Israeli strikes have killed 1230 people and crippled the internet.05 Mar 04:46 PM
WorldThe reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chestHe said he was inspired by Punch's ability to 'keep on, even when the chips are down'.04 Mar 05:00 AM
BusinessFacebook back online after website goes down for hoursSome users were receiving a message saying 'account temporarily unavailable'.03 Mar 10:42 PM
WorldAussies stranded in Dubai warned they face $77k fine, possible jail time for posting unverified conflict videosThe UAE Public Prosecution says 'spreading rumours is a crime'.03 Mar 06:52 PM
WorldTehran resembles ghost town as bombs rain downResidents missed Israel's X evacuation alerts after internet access was cut.03 Mar 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSki town to tech town: Uni expands into holiday hotspot - global giant signs on as partnerTech giants including Palo Alto Networks will co-design courses with staff.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldFirst US service members killed in operation against IranAyatollah Alireza Arafi has been named to Iran's interim leadership council.01 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
AucklandInternet restored for 8000 West Auckland homes hit by major outageChorus confirmed the fault had been largely fixed late last night.21 Feb 10:04 PM
AucklandChorus races to fix damaged cables after thousands of Auckland homes without internetChorus said the repair work is complex due to the location and number of damaged cables.21 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandChristchurch school has to send students home after internet connection cutBurnside High says a contractor accidentally cut its access to the internet.18 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandYouTube outage: Thousands hit by blank screens and errors on site and appDowndetector logged more than 5000 issues from about 1.54pm across New Zealand.18 Feb 02:10 AM
