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All Blacks win the social media World Cup
No matter what happens tomorrow, the All Blacks have already won the social media World Cup says one commentator.
The social media trend we hope Key doesn't try
Images of mountainous vistas with shadowy, sometimes hairy, intrusions could be the next photo-sharing craze on social media.
With avatars, loved ones never die
Family members could be kept alive forever virtually so living relatives could interact with their avatars, an academic has suggested.
NZ's social media power players
New Zealand's savviest social media stars have been revealed by Spy.co.nz with some surprising results.
Social media reacts to 'dream final'
As Australia's win over Argentina set the stage for an epic All Blacks v Wallabies showdown, Twitter was buzzing with anticipation for the final.
Facebook teens turn to Snapchat
Forget Facebook and Twitter - today's youngsters are more likely to be interested in rival Snapchat.
'She was my pride and joy'
The heartbroken mother of a bullied teen has appealed to her daughter's tormenters to stop their dangerous words.
Chill out at work now and zen
The original Buddhify app features 80 guided meditation exercise audio tracks designed for work, going to sleep, de-stressing, travelling and more.
Japanese man reviews over 5000 types of ramen to find the perfect one
So far, Yamamoto has reviewed 5653 types of instant noodles through texts and videos offering details as he goes.
The chewing gum ad making everyone cry
Extra Gum has hit a nerve with their latest commercial.
Real reason Miss Bikini photo goes viral
A racy image in support of breast cancer awareness has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
Instagram - a novel way to write
Instagram has seen its share of photo essays, profiles and short stories.
Photo sparks stories of hope for rescued pets
A heartwarming post from popular blog Humans of New York has prompted thousands of followers to share their pet rescue stories.
Is this the new planking?
Could this new craze, sparked by a Kiwi Facebook group, be 2015's answer to planking?
Girl told, 'I bet he likes you' after attack
A mother airs her outrage at a hospital worker's response to her daughter needing stitches.
Swift hits 50m Instagram followers
Taylor Swift is celebrating 50 million Instagram followers.
Selfie surgery: How young is too young?
Cosmetic surgeons blame social media for a growing trend in young women approaching them for surgery.
Model Chrissy Teigen blasts 'bullying' app
Model Chrissy Teigen has blasted the brains behind an insensitive new app, which urges users to judge people they meet.
Romance still flutters in teens digital love life
A new study by the Pew Research Centre has explored how social media and technology weave into every stage of the dating process, from flirting to break-up.
Student's plan to empower cancer survivors
Since Kamya Ghose had a mastectomy she is designing mastectomy bras tailored for a younger customer after having problems herself underwear shopping.
Helen Twose: Flying the flag for good design
The flag consideration project may not have thrown up the best in design, but the institute's Best Design Awards next week will.
Facebook's new video app
Facebook has announced changes to its mobile app that will let users replace their static profile pictures with a looping seven-second video.
Fur flies in second cat-nap quarrel
Police have been called in over a tug-of-love battle for an adored cat.
Fat-shamed popstar inspired by online trolls
Online trolls who attempted to fat-shame pop star Selena Gomez have helped inspired her new music.
Up against Namibia: Twitter reacts
It all started with a relaxed looking guy singing his national anthem. Perhaps he knew what was coming and didn't really care?
McCaw sin-binned: How Twitter reacted
Where were you when the All Black captain got a yellow card? That's the question dominating social media.
Claws out in fight over cat
A dispute over ownership of a cat seen the claws come out, with lawyers and police getting involved and a request being made for a cat DNA test.
Facebook fine-tuning 'dislike' button
Facebook is finally working on a feature that users have wanted for years: a "dislike" button that will let us react to posts that aren't strictly positive.