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Meta claims Instagram scrolling not ‘intentionally addictive’ as MPs probe social media harm
Meta and TikTok fronted Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee on Monday.
Meta made $49m from scam ads, watchdog finds
Researchers found 63 advertisers using deceptive tactics on Facebook.
'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8k
Joshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison.
She was fired for a comment on her private Facebook account
Suzanne Swierc lost her Ball State University job five days after her Facebook post.
Meta expands Teen Account protections to NZ, U16 campaigner sceptical
The changes come as the Government mulls an under-16 social media ban.
Fallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleagues
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be the 34th name read from the Roll of Honour.
Safe or risky? Police urge caution for Facebook Marketplace sellers after attacks
Some victims reported buyers used weapons to intimidate and steal goods.
NZ teacher says ‘abysmal’ TikTok moderation left students shaken viewing Charlie Kirk's death
Videos of Charlie Kirk’s shooting hit 11 million views within hours.
The making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descent
Before he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.
Meta accused of hiding child safety risks on VR platforms
Whistleblowers say Meta's lawyers blocked research on underage VR users.
Whistleblower sues Meta over claims of WhatsApp security flaws
New York Times: Former WhatsApp security chief claims Meta ignored hacking risks.
'Dodgy': New report on how to make Google, Facebook pay fair share of tax
'If you misrepresent what a payment is for, then that's obviously challengeable.'
Australian woman's concerning find in takeaway meal
The type of battery discovered can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed.
MP claims council's social post is campaigning for Māori wards - electoral officer says it's fine
Act Party's local government spokesman claims a council Facebook post is unbalanced.
Meta AI under fire for creating sexualised images of child stars
Meta’s AI created topless images of child celebrities, sparking safety concerns.
Airport drama: How a hoax threat caused police to disrupt group's travel plans
An online post about a hoax threat led police to stop the four from boarding their flight.
Self-described 'outlaw biker' arrested amid manhunt for alleged cop killer
Steve Mallett, 61, denies meeting alleged gunman Dezi Freeman.
Man finds wife's lost rings after sifting through 16 tonnes of compost
Steve searched through 16 tonnes of compost at the dump to find them.
New development in meth lollies case, one year on
Inside the frantic rescue effort launched when drug-laced sweets hit Auckland.
'Never know': Journalist's disturbing emails from accused cop killer
Dezi Freeman is accused of killing two officers, prompting a massive police search.
'Left in limbo': Kiwi creatives struggle with Facebook, Instagram's account removals
A Whangārei photographer has lost her 4000-strong following that took 10 years to build.
'It’s absolutely not me': Mary Holm warns of fake Facebook page impersonating her
The Herald columnist has contacted Meta and NetSafe seeking to have the page removed.
NZ users hit by Facebook and Instagram's wrongful bans
Meta faces backlash over wrongful account suspensions of Kiwi creators.
Did tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head?
That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.
'Unconscionable': Folk rock icon cuts ties with Facebook over AI use
Meta’s bots could roleplay with children under 13, documents reveal.
Mana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal
He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.
Watch: Man appears to smoke meth on public bus, sparking outrage
Police alerted after a shocked grandmother filmed the incident on a city bus.
Jailed Facebook fraudster given more time after fake $12k payment for Holden revealed
He was already behind bars for scamming people out of $30,000 worth of property.
Facebook drug dealers are allegedly targeting children using emojis
Parenting specialist Jo Robertson weighs in on the disturbing behaviour trend on Facebook Marketplace.