New ZealandCyber-bully law will 'flood courts'District jcourt udges have warned the Govt against allowing cyber-bullying victims to take their complaints directly to court, saying that they could be flooded by "meritless" cases.28 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Polarised opinions on Dotcom's Internet PartyLove him or loathe him - there's no doubting Kim Dotcom knows how to make an impression, writes Bryce Edwards.28 Mar 03:13 AM
WorldTurkey vs Twitter: Silencing scandal"Did I upset you, boss?" That's how the owner of one of Turkey's biggest media groups apparently began a telephone conversation with the country's premier after his Milliyet newspaper published a story that displeased the leader.27 Mar 11:41 PM
LifestyleNew STD dating app culturally insensitiveA new dating app designed to provide proof someone is free from sexually transmitted diseases is drawing criticism from Native Hawaiians.27 Mar 02:00 AM
TelecommunicationsTelco lobby head steps downTelecommunications Users Association CEO Paul Brislen is leaving the job after three and a half years.26 Mar 09:35 PM
New ZealandMicrosoft against cyberbully law changeMicrosoft is opposing a proposal to allow cyberbullying victims to take complaints to court, saying it would set a different standard for online abuse in New Zealand .26 Mar 03:15 PM
BusinessFive of the biggest tech takeoversFacebook today acquired virtual reality company Oculus for a whopping US$2 billion. However, the purchase still pales in comparison to some of the biggest tech takeovers.26 Mar 03:27 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The bizarre saga of the Dotcom Internet PartyKim Dotcom works in mysterious ways, writes Bryce Edwards. The ongoing saga of his Internet Party - which launches tomorrow - is one of great mystery and drama.26 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandInternet Party considers Mana demandKim Dotcom's Internet Party will respond to Mana's demand that it commit to getting rid of the National Government when it launches its membership drive tomorrow.25 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: Snail mail scam has slimy feelingThe white envelope was impressive - my mail usually comes in window envelopes. And the letter within was more impressive still.25 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandPoliticians of all stripes welcomeThe Internet Party hopes to team up with Hone Harawira and other electorate MPs to spend more than $1 million fighting this year's election - but as they go live this week, few people have heard of them, and nobody knows what they stand for.22 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Online not the only way to goWe are conditioned to expect a bargain online but sometimes it's just as cheap to buy at a shop, where you get to touch and feel the product and discuss it with a salesperson, writes Diana Clement.22 Mar 03:15 PM
TechnologyGo fund yourselfWant to write a book? Make a movie? help someone in need? Hop on to one of the many crowdfunding sites and ask for a few dollars, writes Alan Perrott.21 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldScam victim's epic revenge schemeAn angry online trader got his revenge on an unscrupulous seller by sending the man the entire works of Shakespeare via 29,000 text messages.19 Mar 02:17 AM
TechnologyGoogle attacked over inaction on piracyThe global music industry body has attacked Google for failing to address internet piracy after revealing a $600m (NZD$697m) decline in worldwide music sales last year.19 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandBrown's ex-lover slams net bulliesThe woman who had an affair with Auckland Mayor Len Brown has spoken in support of cyber-bullying laws and that she was being stalked on social media.16 Mar 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsContract changed, Chorus' problems remainUltra-fast broadband contract changes don't address the fundamental problems Chorus is facing from wholesale broadband price cuts, say analysts.11 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Great place for arts and craftsWant to be dazzled by an unimaginable range of crafts? Then visit Etsy.com for a jaw-dropping experience. It has more than 25 million items for sale, writes Diana Clement.08 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPotent portent of things to comeFed up with free-to-air TV? Try a new online service, says Nick Grant.08 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuInsults to Maori taken off search engineGoogle have changed their predictive search function to remove derogatory terms associated with Maori.07 Mar 04:30 PM