A forecast of the major global technology trends to look out for in 2013, according to Deloitte.

Family and friends are preparing for the funeral of Aaron Swartz, the free internet crusader who was facing prosecution for alleged data theft when he was found dead.

The book that had 1990s women playing it cool has a new look. Look out, boys, says Harriet Walker

Many have written about the impact of the internet and e-commerce on business.

Neil Riley, from Wellington, was livid about the quality of a stick he bought in Hamilton last year.

Thousands of taxpayers have been targeted by international scammers as criminal syndicates take advantage of ever-advancing computer technology.

Justin Bieber has vowed not to let his fans down after he was caught up in a smoking scandal.

John Key's willingness to overrule the Commerce Commission's reduction of wholesale broadband pricing is gob smacking, writes Chris Barton.

A what's hot in cyberspace love list compiled by Trade Me dating website Findsomeone has revealed the two names as most successful, followed by Brian, Geoff, Jessica and Amy.

The chance to bring down a building, buy space on a woman's bottom and change someone's name were among the most-viewed Trade Me auctions of the year.

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.

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.

New Zealand's overseas defence force personnel will be turning to heavy doses of Skype tomorrow for a link with home on Christmas Day.

How do you choose a new broadband plan?

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.