Kiwis are being warned to steer clear of emails claiming they could win prizes from well-known New Zealand businesses.

Judge learns what emoji are when the subject comes up in court after a man sent a threatening message via social media.

COMMENT: Once again, Facebook did something that had my mouse pointer hovering over the 'Delete My Account' button.

A cheeky photo has been posted to Facebook showing a naked man running along as the sun sets on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast.

A Chicago judge has denied bail for four teens who filmed themselves beating a mentally ill youth, saying she believes they were "a danger to yourself and society".

Martin Shkreli's Twitter account has been suspended after he trolled a journalist from Teen Vogue.

After a study finding kids understanding very little about Instagram's terms a lawyer rewrites them in "plain English" with outstanding results.

A week of explosive tweets from the American President-Elect have stoked anxiety, moved markets and altered plans.

Wouldn't want mum, boss or enemies to see your post? Don't do it.

Intelligence officials were confident that Russia was the culprit behind the hacking and disinformation regarding the US election.

President-elect Donald Trump has met with intelligence chiefs and vowed a response to election campaign hacking after openly deriding the agencies.

Mental health campaigner tries to get video link removed.

President-elect Donald Trump voiced new doubts that Russian hackers attempted to influence the country's presidential election on his behalf.

Social media giants have been accused by UK officials of confusing children into signing away their privacy. Youngsters desperate

A virile, muscled statue of the sea god Neptune has fallen foul of Facebook's prudish policies on nudity after an Italian art historian was told to remove it from her web page.

New Zealand's retail association is calling on the government to make closing tax loopholes for retail a priority.

A Wanganui woman found the greenstone necklace found on the shore of Lake Taupo

Kiwis in London are mourning the loss of a popular local watering hole which burned down in a New Year's Eve blaze.

Serena Williams' fiancee Alexis Ohanian is a resourceful internet entrepreneur who co-founded the hugely popular Reddit.

A male escort has lifted the lid on what a day at work is really like - and his revelations have left the internet astounded.

Hundreds of social media users have lifted the lid on an issue affecting the Pride of the South.

Police have slammed the people behind the growing number of Facebook pages which alert motorists to where checkpoints might be.

Feel dogged by news of the Kardashians this year? We've got another one for you.

A McDonald's customer received a hero's reception after pouring his drink over a girl who was 'fat shaming' another man.

After a seismic shift in Western politics and the deaths of many celebrities, it's clear 2016 is public enemy number one. But there was also a lot to smile about this year.

Like flared trousers, words come in and out of fashion. These are about to go out permanently.

Three Chinese hackers made more than $5.8 million in illicit profits after breaking into the servers of top deals law firms in New York.

From hospitals, business, and government no target is too big for today's sophisticated cyber criminals, not even an election.

From new realities to smart fridges, technology in 2017 will see inter-connectivity reach new heights. Here are the top picks for emerging trends.

Bridget McMenamin worked on the Lisa Blakie murder inquiry. She has launched a Facebook page to investigate the 2000 case again.