OpinionRetailers to find an edge over onlineToday's final rush to complete pre-Christmas shopping will also complete a highly successful period for retailers.23 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldPR exec opens up on racist tweetJustine Sacco, a PR executive who found herself at the centre of a Twitter firestorm after posting a racist “joke”, now says 'words cannot express' how sorry she is for her tweet.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMums angry over Facebook moveFacebook has removed breastfeeding photos from a private group page for mums, angering members.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi among Dotcom's victims: FBIA Kiwi software developer has emerged as a key witness in the FBI case against tycoon Kim Dotcom.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandEvidence against DotcomA detailed account of the evidence against Kim Dotcom has been released by the FBI to allow so-called victims of alleged piracy to claim against his seized fortune.20 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandCustoms won't front on 'brownie points'Customs has refused to answer questions about an email asking staff to send information on Kim Dotcom to the FBI in exchange for "brownie points".19 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandBeware of eBay system sales conNetsafe is getting a large number of reports where offenders try to use an eBay "protected programme" to obtain money.18 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Consumers must not pay for telco woesEditorial: In the response to Chorus's financial woes, there can be no confusion. Consumers must not play the role of sacrificial lambs.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCustoms quiet on 'brownie points' caseThe "secrets-for-brownie points" case has been escalated to Customs Minister Maurice Williamson - but he says it has nothing to do with him.18 Dec 03:36 AM
Lifestyle'High energy' gifts for XmasIt's shaping up to be an outdoor Christmas for many Kiwis, a list of most searched for items on popular auction site Trade Me suggests.17 Dec 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Brownie points' for leaked info to FBIA senior Customs official told colleagues in charge of highly personal information they could earn "brownie points"if they passed secrets to the FBI.17 Dec 01:28 AM
TelecommunicationsHow to beat call centres (be polite)An even temper, good manners and careful record keeping can help defeat call centres that don't co-operate.16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: Internet firm moves on from dark daysI spent almost five hours on hold trying to find out why my Slingshot internet connection was so bad.16 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessChorus shares lift on report releaseChorus could reduce its funding gap for the ultra-fast broadband project from $1 billion to $200 million.15 Dec 10:45 PM
WorldDanish PM urged to auction presidential selfieDavid Cameron has urged Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt to auction the controversial selfie she took at Nelson Mandela's memorial for charity.15 Dec 08:16 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Market will give verdict on ChorusWell, this was supposed to be the quirky, light-hearted year-ender column, full of whimsical reflections on the big business events of 2013.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCalls for help increaseThe Roast Busters scandal has stretched support services for rape and sexual violence complainants as a wave of abuse victims seek help.14 Dec 07:35 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Slingshot's turn to be slammedEditorial: Three years ago the <i>Herald on Sunday</i> uncovered an egregious abuse of telemarketing called in that industry "slamming".14 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThousands of free eBooks availableAuckland Libraries has added thousands of new, free electronic texts to its collection.13 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot used rival's databaseSlingshot marketers used login codes to access a Telecom database to improperly switch over customers without their consent.12 Dec 08:37 PM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot fined over dodgy transfersInternet and phone company Slingshot has been fined $250,000 after it admitted transferring competitors' customers to its business without authority.12 Dec 04:08 AM
World'Fake' interpreter a serial offenderThe sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial who has been accused of being a fake has signed at past ANC events.11 Dec 11:04 PM
WorldInvestigation into 'fake' interpreter"There was no meaning in what he used his hands for." An investigation is launched into whether a fake sign language interpreter worked his way into Mandela's service.11 Dec 08:28 PM
TelecommunicationsGovt report on Chorus out next weekA full report on how internet price cuts will affect Chorus' ability to complete its leg of the ultra-fast broadband scheme will be released next week.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessDiner e-guide gets taste for NZOnline restaurant guide Zomato is ramping up its growth in NZ as it goes head-to-head with more established competitors such as MenuMania, Localist and Yelp.11 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessWeb users caught up in ransom scamSome NZ computer users have paid $500 ransom demands after finding their machines encrypted and a ransom note demanding cash.11 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDotcom still being spied onKim Dotcom is likely to be under fresh surveillance and to have had phone calls with his lawyer intercepted, the judge hearing the extradition case has found.11 Dec 05:34 AM
TelecommunicationsSlingshot due in courtInternet company Slingshot has accepted Commerce Commission findings that 27 customers were transferred to it without authorisation.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ kids unaware of online dangersOnly about half of New Zealand kids aged 5 to 10 know the danger of speaking to online friends and a fifth of those would like to meet them in real life.10 Dec 05:45 AM
