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COMMENT: Digital empires need to change.
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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.
Facebook removed 1.5 million videos within 24 hours of Christchurch attack
It still wasn't able to remove everything.
Aussie mates behind $4m 'liquid gold' global empire
Two blokes made millions with their simple formula that's got people hooked.
Telcos work to block websites with footage of Christchurch shootings
Spark, Vodafone, Vocus and 2degrees are blocking websites with shooting footage.
New Zealand attack exposes Five Eyes' blinkered view
Domestic terrorist organisations and right-wing extremists are slipping under the radar.
More than $3.5m donated for massacre victims
Appeals have already raised more than $3.5m for victims of the Christchurch massacre.
Donald Trump blasts 'fake Melania' conspiracy theory
Donald Trump has hit out at a conspiracy theory that Melania has a body-double.
Lori Loughlin's daughters drop out after admissions scandal
The daughters of a Hollywood star have quit college after the scandal.
'We are with you': Stars heartbroken for NZ
Taika Waititi, Reese Witherspoon and John Legend are among those sharing their support.
Paris Jackson addresses Leaving Neverland controversy
Paris has taken to Twitter to address the growing controversy surrounding allegations.
Sky News taken down, replaced with Fox Sports, in wake of Christchurch shootings
Decision was made to avoid the spread of "disturbing footage of the shootings".
Camouflage wearer claims wrongful arrest after slayings
Man says his habit of wearing camouflage clothing made him a target for police arrest.
Tech companies scramble to remove Christchurch shooting video
Facebook has drawn criticism for responding slowly to graphic videos in the past.
Nearly $1 million donated for massacre victims
Appeals have already raised nearly $1 million for victims of the Christchurch massacre.
Social media platforms used like lethal weapons in NZ
COMMENT: The Christchurch massacre should force major platforms to reform.
Kiwis rally behind Muslim community: 'We will not be silenced'
"We need to unite against Islamophobia and fascism now more than ever," group posts.
'Don't watch the gunman's video' - clinical psychologist
Watching footage of massacre is traumatising and voyeuristic,so don't do it, expert says.
MH370 threats: Plane fragments 'linked' to murder of official
His mission is to solve the MH370 mystery. But who wants Blaine Gibson dead and why?
How to balance your digital nutrition
Should we consider the quality of our online consumption in the same way we do diet.
Birthday billboard for dad generates incredible response
It's all fun and games — until you can't use your phone anymore.
The influencers more powerful than the Kardashians
After a collaboration with Mini went live, 100 cars were sold in five minutes.
Watch: Shocking footage of boy 'driving' on Auckland motorway
Terrifying footage shows child behind the wheel of a car on Auckland's motorway
Nails At First Sight: Man's bizarre dating survival guide
According to this guide gone viral, you can tell a lot from a woman's fingernails.
Kiwi woman flips out after Facebook sale goes wrong
Strange exchange involving a Wellington man selling a cupboard on Facebook goes viral.
Jessica's Tree: Hope that tragic story will save lives
Filmmaker Jazz Thornton shares Jess' tragic story to show how we can make a difference.
Tetraplegic model once planned to end her life in Switzerland
Claire Freeman once sought to escape pain until a happy accident improved her life.
'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts
Prosecutors alleged he had paid two men to help him stage the attack.
'Megbot' army on Twitter linked to Russian conspiracy theories
Army of Russian conspiracy theories tweeting 'obsessive' support for Duchess.
Mum slammed for leaving 5yo son home alone with oven on
Pregnant mother is being slammed online after she admitted to leaving her son home alone.
Blues prop Mike Tamoaieta farewelled in Auckland
The rugby player died suddenly a week ago, aged 23.
Michael Jackson 'Momo-style' video surfaces online
Vile video prompts authorities to reassure people that it's fake.
Grace Millane murder accused keeps name suppression
The man accused of killing the British backpacker will keep his name hidden... for now.