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NZ's social media power players

New Zealand's savviest social media stars have been revealed by <a href='http://www.spy.co.nz' target='_blank'>Spy.co.nz</a> 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.

Kids' time online 'as bad as being bullied'

A study has found children who spend more time on computers experience higher levels of emotional distress, anxiety and depression.

Famous memes: The people

You've probably seen their faces attached to numerous amusing captions, but who are the people behind memes that went viral?

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.

Deborah Hill Cone: Screens are not vessels of evil

Deborah writes her beliefs on how computers and phones hold plenty of good for kids. "Interaction in ways other than face-to-face can be a godsend for sensitive children overwhelmed by the hurly-burly of schoolyard politics."

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?