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The US presidential hopeful has called for a change to the law.
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Australian campaigner spoke to National Party MPs about wooing the "quiet New Zealanders".
Firefighter claims she was fired over 'racy' Instagram photos
Female firefighter suing her former department after claiming she was fired over photos.
Hundreds of koalas killed as trees felled in logging operation
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Kiwis around the country will have lamb burgers in honour of Mike Moore.
Messaging app drops support for handsets with older operating systems
Tens of thousands in the UK are expected to be affected.
Dog rescued from locked, hot car; pleas to pet owners
A dog found panting in a fogged-up car was freed by his owner after stranger raised alarm.
The secret life of teenage girls: 'He sent nudes to my whole family'
'I block my parents on social media'.
Kiwi Airbnb hosts turn away Chinese guests amid coronavirus fears
One host asked if it would be seen as discrimination to cancel only guests from China.
The deals, the money, the players: National and Labour's election campaigns
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Instagram influencers cashing in on coronavirus hashtag
Instagram influencers using the coronavirus hashtag in a desperate attempt to go viral.
Dating apps face inquiry over underage use, sex offenders
Bumble, Grindr among services that are the current targets of an investigation.
Why you should be worried about Instagram stalking you
It's important to remember who owns Instagram.
Woman in tux, transgender flag: 2020's new emojis
In total, 117 new characters and images have been approved to add to the emoji library.
How Facebook stalks you - even when you're not using it
The Off-Facebook Activity tool shows we're living in a world where cameras are always on.
South Island covered in smoke from Aussie bushfires
South Island residents have shared harrowing photos of smoke from Australia's bushfires.
'Terrible person': Journalists revolt over reporter's Kobe suspension
Washington Post staff are in 'revolt' over action taken in relation to Kobe Bryant tweet.
Mum's hilarious selfie from delivery room goes viral - thanks to husband
"He was here to encourage his wife at her first childbirth."
Nude photos 'how young Kiwis express love' today, survey shows
Sending nude photos is "how they express love to each other".
Niki Bezzant: Time to get off the social media diet
COMMENT: Be wary of those self-proclaimed experts.
Young Kiwis reach out to tackle online threats
Three-quarters of young Kiwis have acted in response to social media distress.
'It's about appropriate dress': Mall fires back after woman in bikini booted
Tauranga mall to investigate after woman in bikini top says she was kicked out.
Meet the world's most unlikely competitive eater
When it comes to competitive eating, Nela isn't the sort of person that comes to mind.
'Really proud moment': Huffer boosted by Post Malone wearing jacket
Post Malone pictured wearing jacket given to him by iconic Kiwi clothing label Huffer.
We're all in the bathroom filming ourselves
New York Times: It's got lights and action. The bathroom is the stage set of the moment.
Mum praised for clever toddler toilet training hack
A tech-savvy mum has revealed her hack for successful toilet training.
Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern announces that Labour will voluntarily sign-up to Facebook’s Transparency Policy
Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern announces that Labour will voluntarily sign-up to Facebook’s Transparency Policy. Video / Mark Mitchell
Child finds bag of pills in pre-owned Xbox game
Aussie mum has warned other shoppers to be vigilant after her son made this shocking find.
Man writes himself in lead for child abduction and rape story
Northland man jailed fro having and distributing objectionable material.
Kiwi makes 'Earth sandwich' with man on opposite side of the world
Etienne Naude revealed how he was able to accomplish his mission to make the bizarre meal.
'Racist supporters': Act voters outraged over use of name 'Aotearoa'
Several Act fans have lost their minds over the use of 'Aotearoa' in party MAGA slogan.
Model's 'embarrassing' bikini pic causes uproar
A model has become the centre of an online storm after a "disgraceful" remark toward her.