A photo capturing a romantic same-sex marriage proposal has gone viral after the photographer recorded the reaction of a bystander.

A mother humiliated over her children's bad behaviour by a fellow supermarket shopper has posted a heartbreaking open letter on Facebook.

Parents are urged to stop forcing their children to hug and kiss other adults at Christmas family gatherings.

China is to return a US Navy underwater drone after its military scooped up the submersible in the South China Sea.

Facebook has struggled for months over whether it should crack down on false stories and hoaxes being spread on its site.

Less than half of young renters voted at the last election, and more than 90 per cent of property owners over the age of 50 voted.

Lance Armstrong has arrived in New Zealand, touching down in Auckland early this morning.

Woman whose odd auction on TradeMe reaped $6500, will fly to Miami to have the artwork done - and we reveal what the tattoo will say.

A chef was outraged when a customer left a note on the back of a receipt complaining about his restaurant's Christmas music.

It was an image intended to capture a fun day at Disneyland. But followers were quick to criticise Hilary Duff over her kiss with her son.

COMMENT: New tectonic plates for Kaikoura would be a great way to start 2017 but if not world peace will do nicely.

Hundreds of women have shared what they're really looking for in a potential partner.

There's a solitary doll hidden among the teddies, dinosaurs, trains, cars and spaceships in this image. Can you find it?

The former PM's son, who draws equal parts admiration and derision for his heavy social media presence, has produced a video highlighting a day in his life.

There is a horrible new meme trend making the rounds on Facebook.

Nail biters look away now, as the latest beauty trend to sweep the web is only going to make your habit worse.

Hundreds of men have revealed the most infuriating things their wives and girlfriends do.

Tinder has launched on Apple TV, letting users swipe through matches on the big screen.

Nearly a third of the world uses the social media site Facebook, but how are New Zealanders using it?

Ten-year-old Sammy Griner, the face of the viral meme "Success Kid", has used his fame to save his father's life.

It's common courtesy to leave a note with your contact details when you hit someone's car, but this note is next-level awful.

How often can you spot the letter "b"? This puzzle's creator claims only those with a high IQ will get every answer right.

First dates can be enough to make anyone nervous but these hapless romantics really take the biscuit.

Snapchat users are just one of the groups expected to be targeted next year, experts warn.

What beverage goes best with lobster rolls, a bagel sandwich stuffed with whitefish, or a bowl of ramen? Coke wants you to think of soda.

Lights lit up Brooke Hughes' face as the 18-year-old held up her mobile as she drove along a major road.

At a glance, it looks like a tender moment between mother and son. But as any mother will know, not everything is always as it seems.

COMMENT: Like in politics, fake news can also be a problem in the world of science - proliferated by the net, repeated many times over.

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has become a father again at the age of 73, his publicist said.

Laver and Wood have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe with goals to expand the business and step up their social media for both local and overseas customers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.