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Infuriated fans have described her post as "everything that is wrong with social media".
Facebook points finger at bad actors, media and users for viral attack video
Comment: Bad actors, mainstream media and users provide nice scapegoats.
Facebook, Instagram share remembrance message for victims
Users of the social media apps could have been greeted to a full-screen message today.
Facebook left millions of users' passwords stored improperly
Facebook faces yet another security headache.
New Zealand just banned military-style firearms. Here's why the US can't
On the surface, NZ and the US had a relatively similar approach to guns, until Friday.
Facebook to review live-streaming policy after Christchurch shooting
Facebook is looking at how to improve its system.
Islamophobia in New Zealand: where does it come from?
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Big Read: A gun club burns in a nation on edge
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Man goes viral after trying to smuggle ATM on to bus
Man who tried to smuggle an ATM on a bus has gone viral — however there's a twist.
Wellington cafe's comical Egg Boy sign praised by Kiwis
A Wellington Cafe decided to creatively make a sign to reflect Egg Boy's heroic moment.
Europe slaps Google with $2.5 billion fine
Europe's regulators have stopped being soft on tech giants.
Why kids pose the biggest threat to Google
Kids content poses the biggest risk of regulation to YouTube.
Show us you care, Mark: Facebook boss Zuckerberg should front up to Kiwis
Comment: I wonder what Zuckerberg thinks of his company's prominent role in the shootings?
Internet steams up over how many 'Chuggas' come before 'Choo Choo'
The internet has found a new thing to get steamed up about.
Facebook makes big changes to ad system
This platform has faced accusations that it is used to discriminate.
Kiwi workers sacked for watching gunman's video
Some Kiwis have paid a big price for sharing the objectionable content.
Endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Pigeon Bay
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Bride finds bittersweet secret message under her shoe
Her mum didn't survive to see her daughter married, so she arranged a secret message.
How social media's business model helped the massacre go viral
People celebrating the mosque attacks were able to keep posting videos online.
Editorial: Social media must clear up its act
EDITORIAL: Social media hosts can surely find a way to filter our dangerous posts.
Kiwis share stories of 'awesome experiences' with immigrants
Kiwis are sharing tales of their amazing interactions with immigrants in the country.
Christchurch killer's livestream: Facebook reveals viewer numbers
Should live video have been disabled? Facebook exec responds.
Westpac, TSB pull ads from social media sites
Other banks to have also pulled ads include ASB, ANZ, Kiwibank and BNZ.
Gunman's video 'objectionable': Those who share it face 14 years' jail
Massacre footage officially banned, meaning sharers risk $10K fine or 14 years' jail.
Winston Peters issues caution over mosque video
Winston Peters says misrepresenting New Zealand through massacre video is unfair.
As conspiracy theories swirl, experts urge caution
Conspiracy theories sprouting after massacre reinforce existing prejudices.
Neil Finn quits social media following Christchurch terror attacks
He says his decision was fuelled by the Christchurch terror attacks.
Christchurch shootings: 'We need zero tolerance for casual racism'
COMMENT: We've been quiet about our friends' casual racism for too long now.
'The unsung hero': The best Egg Boy memes on the internet
Memes of Egg Boy have exploded on social media hailing him as an 'unsung hero'.
Comment: Digital empires threaten our democracy
COMMENT: Digital empires need to change.
Comment: NZ must follow Germany and hit Facebook with $80m fines
Comment: Big-money firms need big-money fines.
Facebook shares plummet after horror week
Many of Facebook's major flaws were exposed last week.