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Rain, rain, and more rain - oh the luck of the Irish
The Irish enjoy nothing more than whingeing about the weather. But internet giants say the people of Ireland should be grateful for their damp, cold climate.
Unwanted gifts on Trade Me
While most New Zealanders spent Christmas afternoon napping off their lunch or playing with their new toys, others listed their unwanted gifts on Trade Me.
Child's horror toy meal
A toddler swallowed 20 small but super-strong toy magnets - then spent seven weeks in pain as they gripped each other and eventually punctured his bowel.
Video links keep families in touch at Christmas
New Zealand's overseas defence force personnel will be turning to heavy doses of Skype tomorrow for a link with home on Christmas Day.
Privacy rights less secure than you think
To be a truly free and democratic society there must be respect for the autonomy of individuals, writes Tim McBride. and limits on the activities of both state and private agencies which may intrude on that autonomy.
Instagram user information up for grabs
A new change to Instagram policy is putting user information up for sale.
Keith Locke: Dotcom case shows the cost of spying is spooky
The Dotcom case is focusing more attention on the GCSB and its association with the Five Eyes electronic spying network, writes Keith Locke.
Telecom's free calls an 'empty gesture'
Telecom's goodwill gesture in the wake of last week's broadband outages has drawn criticism from customers who already get free national calls.
What Kiwis googled this year
The Olympics, Kony, Marmite, Whitney Houston and images of Jaime Ridge - New Zealanders' internet searches have revealed the motley cast of people and events that have shaped the online year.
Broadband back after NZ-wide cut
Broadband services are returning for hundreds of thousands of Telecom customers following an outage this morning.
Teen's pictures stolen for site
A teenager whose private photos have been used without permission to attract bisexual women to a website feels violated and scared.