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Donald Trump poised to ban TikTok
The social media app's Chinese owner could be placed on a US blacklist.

How Harry Jowsey plans to build his brand
Reality TV stars Harry Jowsey and Kristian Barbarich use social media to build businesses.

Social media climbers: Inside Jaime Ridge's world
Kiwi stylist warns getting noticed on social media is not as easy as it looks.

Video of black man's arrest puts London police in spotlight
London police officer suspended after kneeling on suspect's neck.

Watch: Jacinda Ardern meets her doppelganger Melanie Bracewell
"I like to get selfies with my fans sometimes," the comedian says.

MONDAY's child: How Jaimee Lupton sold 22,000 bottles of shampoo in a week
For a new haircare brand, Covid-19 lockdown was just the icing on the cake.

Booze limits and food envy: The ultimate guide to NZ's quarantine hotels
Luck of the draw: Some Kiwis have been put up in $800-a-night rooms for their quarantine.

Torrell Tafa reveals how the 'Cougar Boys' started out
'Cougar Boy' and social media influencer Torrell Tafa reveals how he rose to fame online and advice for newcomers. Video / Michael Craig

The fame game: Hitting it big on social media
Fame and dig-fortune: How the experts use social media to build their brand and business.

'A pitiful, sad act': Influencer called out for editing childhood photo
Reality star Lauren Goodger is under fire for Photoshopping a photo of her aged just 5.

Mythbusters star dies suddenly
The world has been rocked by yet another shock celebrity death.

Boys from viral 'Charlie Bit My Finger' video: Where are they now?
Harry and Charlie chat with Jono and Ben 13 years on from the viral video.

Sasha Borissenko: The legal loopholes in influencer marketing law
New Zealand's influencers operate in a grey area, writes our legal columnist.

Put a lid on it: The gross selfie faux pas that needs to stop
There's a right way and a wrong way. And celebs are committing the gaffe too.

'Complete shock': Top dairy farmer stripped of award fights back
Farmer Nick Bertram says he's become a victim of 'tall poppy syndrome'.

TikTok stars race to land reality shows
New York Times: The drama among influencers seems like a natural fit for TV.

Simon Bridges and a baby yak take social media by storm
COMMENT: Simon Bridges has found the key to happiness with a family of yaks.

Editorial: Ghislaine Maxwell will have old acquaintances nervous
Editorial: Reputations can quickly be tarnished in the social media era.

Matt Heath: You have the social power. Use it!
Social media is destroying us. So how can you take back the power? Matt Heath explains

Are influencers headed for oblivion?
They've struck rocky waters - what does the future hold for those wanting to influence us?

The rise of Parler: Trump's new favourite social network
Parler allows its users to 'speak free' and has caught the eye of Trump.

Scientist Siouxsie Wiles reveals appalling social media abuse
Infectious diseases expert was stunned by nasty comments about her weight and pink hair.

Influencer Simone Anderson speaks out on charity donations scandal
Influencer says she's donated to Women's Refuge and other charities and has the receipts.

Why you should delete TikTok immediately
TikTok users are being urged to delete the app immediately.

Pete Evans blocks Kiwi journalist over scathing article
"Paleo Pete" didn't like what this Kiwi journalist had to say about him.

Can Facebook weather the ad boycott?
More than 500 companies are officially boycotting Facebook.

'Uncertainty around hashtags': Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson hits back
Simone Anderson responds for the first time about ASA decision and complaints against her.

Historic ruling against Kiwi influencer Simone Anderson
Simone Anderson's Instagram posts not clearly labelled, according to ASA complaints board.

Glitter boobs' naked new venture
Sophie Tea aka 'glitter boobs' has caused another frenzy with her latest nude venture.