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Police pounce over fake profile
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using fake Facebook profiles to send inappropriate messages to at least two young teenage girls.
Death threats for TV stars
A pair of contestants have been subjected to racist abuse and death threats after appearing on the Australian reality TV show My Kitchen Rules.
Broadband cost 'too high' - survey
More than 60 per cent of New Zealanders believe they're paying too much for broadband, a new survey that examines our online habits shows.
Media expert blasts Seven Sharp
A University of Canterbury journalism expert has slammed TVNZ’s Seven Sharp programme, saying it lacks depth and drive.
Seven Sharp vs Campbell Live
TV blogger Paul Casserly says the battle for supremacy in the 7pm current affairs slot was no contest.
Host in war over Facebook ads
TV presenter Rachel Smalley is on a crusade to remove photos of herself and other New Zealand stars from weight-loss adverts on Facebook that they did not endorse.
McVicar stands by claim over gay bill
Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesman Garth McVicar is standing by his claim that legalising gay marriage could increase crime, despite a backlash on social media.
Cult dating book's makeover
The book that had 1990s women playing it cool has a new look. Look out, boys, says Harriet Walker
Pat Pilcher: Is Facebook dying?
The fall in the number of UK Facebook users had led many to speculate that Facebook has hit a saturation point in developed markets like the UK and could be going backwards.
Top tweeters' top tweeters
Earlier this year the Herald compiled a list of 50 top tweeters. We asked some who they follow - this is what they said.
Thomas Pippos: Corporate taxation a thorny issue
The debate around the level of tax paid by multinational corporations, and where they pay them, has morphed into a drama involving protagonists.
Deborah Hill Cone: Life is not about living in a soft-drink ad
The highlights of my year according to Facebook bear very little resemblance to the reality of what 2012 has been like.
Privacy rights less secure than you think
To be a truly free and democratic society there must be respect for the autonomy of individuals, writes Tim McBride. and limits on the activities of both state and private agencies which may intrude on that autonomy.
Instagram user information up for grabs
A new change to Instagram policy is putting user information up for sale.
What Kiwis googled this year
The Olympics, Kony, Marmite, Whitney Houston and images of Jaime Ridge - New Zealanders' internet searches have revealed the motley cast of people and events that have shaped the online year.