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Sky TV GoT campaign blows up Twitter
A social media campaign linked to the new season of Game of Thrones has flooded Twitter with spam from thousands of 'bots'.
Instagram travel hunk seeks companion
He runs one of Instagram's most followed travel accounts, but globetrotting hottie Jeremy Jauncey is still searching for someone special to share it all with.
Deborah Hill Cone: Peering into the lives of others through Facebook
COMMENT: Facebook is simply millions of lighted-up houses to peer into. But you can't go home to all of them, writes Deborah Hill Cone.
Brittle bone adventurer dies
Tributes to "brave" and "inspiring" man who died after suffering a head injury during a half marathon.
Azealia Banks banned from Twitter after racist attack
Azealia Banks' Twitter account has been suspended following her racist rant against Zayn Malik.
Are these the worst wedding gifts ever?
Bad wedding presents included an old toaster with crumbs still inside, a bunch of $2 coins, and a used deep-fat fryer.
Math quiz for 6-year-olds stumps adults
Can you solve this riddle about passengers on a train?
Senator hits Zuckerberg over alleged anti-conservative bias at Facebook
Does Facebook bury conservative news on its site? One Republican senator hopes to find out.
Aussie radio show offers mother-daughter boob job
A Sydney radio show is setting the bra high for Mother's Day with a mother-daughter boob job up for grabs.
Why multitasking is bad for your health
Chances are that we all multitask. It has become easier than ever with the advent of new technologies that let us juggle screens - and even multiple things on each of those screens.
Fury reveals his soft side with Parker
Controversial boxer Tyson Fury has a soft spot for Kiwi fighter Joseph Parker.
Blogger in big trouble
Disgraced wellness blogger Belle Gibson could face jail time and $1 million in fines with legal action being launched against her.
Watch: Surfers flounder as boat flips
A video of a boat being rolled by a solid set of waves has gone viral, gaining several million views over the last few days.
Strangers save the day at birthday party
A 4-year-old's birthday party for 12 that failed to take off ballooned into a much larger event with a little help from social media.
Is this the worst Facebook post ever?
In a feeble attempt to hit out at her partner's ex girlfriend, a woman has posted what many are calling a nausea-inducing note on social media.
Son discovers note from deceased dad
A love letter from his late father to his mother, found months after his dad's death.
Driver wins battle with rental company
A rental car company says it will pay out after a Masterton man posted his frustrations on Facebook over an insurance battle after a tourist hit his family car.
The woman revolutionising online dating
Whitney Wolfe is changing the way we date with her new app - you can even find friends on it.
Watch: Popcorn made with hair straighteners
A viral video has demonstrated how you can popcorn with hair straighteners.
The most overrated travel destinations
IS Stonehenge, Niagara Falls or Oktoberfest on your travel bucket list? You should probably give them the flick.
When firefighters pose with puppies
This annual firefighters calendar has added another irresistible dimension.
Is it a bread roll, or a chubby baby?
Twitter is awash with a new food versus body part craze. This time, it involves the impossibly chubby arms of babies being likened to bread.
Body-shamed bikini shopper fights back
A young woman shares her brave response to a changing room bully.
Heart puzzle stumps the web
Another optical illusion is sweeping the internet, this time in the form of two hearts which appear to be different colours.
Woman's response to age-shaming
Criticised for her wrinkles while walking through an airport, this woman shares her reaction.
NZ Herald Focus: 18 April 2016
Aucklanders are being pushed out of their own housing market and are responsible for one in five house sales in cities including Hamilton, Whangarei and Tauranga.
Take your food pics to the next level
Raise your hand if in the past 30 days you've hunched over a plate, tweaking filters here, adjusting warmth or structure there, all to create the perfect #foodgram.
What the emojis you use say about you
Different people use emoticons differently depending on their personalities. So what does your choice of emoji reveal about you?
Can dry shampoo make you bald?
A woman has issued a warning to fans of dry shampoo after her hair began falling out.