One of the individuals behind the Ice Bucket Challenge to support Lou Gehrig's disease research has died in a diving accident.

The social network is finding itself caught between being an open forum and patrolling for inappropriate content.

Twitter has made everyone a political pundit - but who is really worth following for the election campaign?

The battle for the hearts and minds of music radio listeners is moving well beyond the airwaves - into television, online, social media and even at 30,000ft.

The leader of a right-wing UK party was facing a storm of protest last night after one of his members of parliament was revealed to have coached candidates to emulate Hitler.

Epsom once again could be the electorate that decides the election.

British adults are spending more time using media gadgets than sleeping, a new report says.

Months after a popular CEO was fired, thousands of his employees and customers are still fighting to get him back.

Two New Zealand sporting greats have been photobombed by a royal at the Commonwealth Games.

When you are feeling in the depths of despair it does not help at all to be told to count your blessings, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

A socialising app designed by Kiwis is on its way to the United States as part of an international competition recognising up and coming developers.

Twitter is sometimes criticised for being a nerdy, niche medium that is used by political insiders but no one else.

Thousands of supermarket workers have protested the exit of their chief executive, after he was ousted by a board controlled by his cousin.

US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has a hot stock tip for you: stop throwing so much money at anything that calls itself a social network.

In just four years, Xiaomi has evolved from startup to outselling Apple in China by offering inexpensive devices packed with high-end features.

I would as soon run naked through the New World pet food section than turn up at anyone's door to ask them about their alleged affair with the pool boy, writes Polly Gillespie.

Even the Prime Minister has been called out. After having a bucket of icy water poured over his head, Christchurch real estate identity Mike Pero nominated John Key to take the challenge for charity.

Leaving the country in the hands of deputy Bill English, Prime Minister John Key took a holiday "selfie", posted on Instagram yesterday by son Max.

Every week, Prime TV's Backbenchers brings together politicians, journalists and voters for a pub-style chat about New Zealand politics. Every second, Twitter does much the same thing.

A filter that blocks sports stars from sending dodgy messages or photos on social media, saving them from potential scandals, has been welcomed by NZ player agents.

The chief coroner has criticised a doctor and a DHB for failing to notify him about a man who died after doing the ice challenge and drinking a bottle of Jim Beam.

It was only a matter of time before Buckingham Palace saw its first royal selfie. And yesterday Princes William and Harry did just that.

A man suffered a heart attack and died after a heavy drinking session during which he had a bucket of ice poured over his head as part of a social media game.

Topless tourism is trending, but there are traps for the unwary traveller. We uncover a few possible pitfalls.

In a shared community, consumers rent or share their personal items, including furniture, clothing, vehicles and houses or services for a fee.