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Fury after tenants emailed with gift ideas for their landlords
The Queensland real estate agency listed a number of presents that could be bought.

The luxury travel market is well catered for Millennials and Gen Z. This is why
As travellers, tastes and trends have changed, so too has the definition of 'luxury'.

'It's a way to laugh at the madness': Inside the Gen Z conspiracy theory 'Birds aren't real'
New York Times: Inside an experiment in misinformation, "fighting lunacy with lunacy".

French viewers shame Aussie for 'offensive' baguette etiquette
Talk about bad baguette-iquette...

Instagram launches tool urging teens to take a break
The "Take A Break" feature encourages teens to stop scrolling.

Influencer outlines 7 things a 'classy' woman shouldn't do
Yearning for the 19th century? YouTuber Anna Bey's here to take you right back.

Aussie influencer's revenge on 'nasty' client
For social media star Sarah Stevenson, revenge is a dish best served warm.

Trump media partner says it has lined up $1b in capital
Trump unveils plans for a new messaging app called Truth Social to rival Twitter.

'Heavy hearts': Kiwiburn cancelled due to ethical concerns over Covid-19 risk
It comes as Gisborne iwi call for Rhythm and Vines to be called off.

Insta business schemes suck in amateurs, raising red flags
Such schemes are not illegal but NZ regulators are on alert.

Injured Waiheke Island man rescued after making 'urgent' cry for help on Facebook
Stuck at his computer desk, an injured Waiheke man started emailing the world for help.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping down
Early days of Twitter began with a tweet sent by Jack Dorsey on March 21, 2006.

Editorial: Why media are setting aside their differences
OPINION: Our editorial on permission being sought to set a deal with Google and Facebook.

Police assessing 'despicable' racist rant on TikTok by white supremacist
A man in a cap and black T-shirt can be heard claiming white superiority.

Madonna's racy post 'made me realise we've aged very differently'
Anneka Rice tries the pose - but "had a mild panic attack and had to be pulled out".

China's latest rules for the entertainment and gaming industry
Cyberspace Administration of China released its latest social media rules for celebrities.

How fake news on Facebook helped fuel a border crisis in Europe
New York Times: Social media helped smugglers profit off those trying to reach Europe.

Travel 2022: Google reveals travellers priorities
Yet again, Google appears to have the answers.

The Dating Diaries: Eight dating mistakes to avoid
NZ Lockdown Memes creator Ben Evans and Lillie Rohan on what to look out for when dating.

Online abuse: Top journalists on changing attitudes towards NZ media
'The negative comments tend to be online,' veteran TV journalist says.

'The great outdoors on your doorstep': Why this beach property has a $395k price tag
The property has been lambasted on social media.

Instagram's hottest UNESCO World Heritage sites revealed
A recent study has revealed the 30 spots most loved by Instagram users.

Doctor under investigation after controversial Covid videos fights to halt investigation
Her lawyer argues she was presenting as a doctor in a personal capacity.

Life to the extreme: Q+A with Waiuku's famous Wild Twins
NZ's 'Wild Twins' share epic stories and tips for breaking out of your comfort zone.

Do you want pyramids with that? Tourist's 'ridiculous' KFC find goes viral
For the price of a Zinger burger, travel blogger Kimmie Conner gets a million-dollar view.

Zoe Marshall, wife of Kiwi NRL star Benji, struggling after birth of second child
'I thought I could outrun it. But it got me,' the podcaster says in a candid post.

With friends like Iceland: Zuckerberg responds to tourism ad
Step aside Zuckerburg, Meta has already been replaced with something better.

World-first study: Why do Kiwis fall down the rabbit hole?
Researchers to track Kiwis' conspiracy theory beliefs over two years in major new project.

Experts slam viral skincare hack using common sex item
A popular TikTok trend that sees women use lubricant on their face is deemed risky.