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When charity goes viral
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.
John Key's holiday selfie
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.
Twitter 2014: Hashtag electioneering wields clout
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.
App stops selfie-destruction
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.
Ice death: DHB criticised
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.
The first royal selfie?
It was only a matter of time before Buckingham Palace saw its first royal selfie. And yesterday Princes William and Harry did just that.
Man dies after ice, drink game
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.
Main parties' messages for twitterati
NZ's political parties are making it official on Twitter. Both Labour and National are targeting the 'twitterati' and offering social media hashtags to campaign.
Polly Gillespie: Spoiler alert - Attempt at Dalai Lama attitude fails at the first hurdle
Very well, oh scrolling fortunes of Facebook, I'll take that mystic challenge. Certainly it must be easier than attempting cross-fit. Right?
Jack Tame: When Facebook knows much too much about you
Facebook knew we'd broken up. I dunno how.
Snagged by lure of the selfie
Online apps that have snagged celebrities such as Teuila Blakely, ex-Miss New Zealand Ella Langsford and All Black Aaron Smith in embarrassing poses are proving a growing hit with New Zealanders.
Assaulted teens cop online abuse
A victim of a brutal assault says her friends are being cyber-bullied by those linked to the teenage perpetrators.
Mum delivers an apology
A parent of one of the teenage girls at the centre of serious assault allegations has expressed her disappointment over her daughter's actions.
Trio appalled bystander filmed attack
A 14-second clip of three young women being kicked and punched by a group of drunk teens has appalled the victims, who ask who posted the video - but didn't help them.
Oz general's identity used in dating scam
When Anna Linden's online friendship with a handsome Australian general blossomed into romance, she thought she had finally met someone special.
Suarez: Free marketing meal
As Adidas stopped using Luis Suarez for marketing, other social media-savvy companies have seized the opportunity for free publicity.
Celebs don't die on Twitter
Glee star Cory Monteith and Charlotte Dawson's Twitter account is dormant but still visible.
Graham McGregor: How 'word of mouth' marketing works
One of the marketing ezines I find particularly helpful is called ‘The Likeable Expert’.
'I'm not some kingpin'
The smooth criminal who became an internet sensation after California police posted his mugshot on Facebook has broken his silence.
Graham McGregor: How to use LinkedIn effectively
I used to think that LinkedIn was just a networking tool to keep in touch with business contacts, associates, colleagues etc.
Auckland storm: Readers react
The deluge, damage and er...decluttering from last night's storm in Auckland, as documented on social media.
Secret millionaire behind cash giveaways
He sparked mass treasure hunts across California after hiding hundred dollar bills in envelopes and posting online cryptic clues to their location under the Twitter handle HiddenCash.
Dealing with digital addiction
Almost four in 10 young UK adults describe themselves as digital addicts, according to research published by Foresters, the financial services company.
Beached Az whale 'killed off' by plastic
The social media phenomenon known as the Beached Az whale has been killed off by its creators to highlight the plight of marine life ahead of World Oceans Day.