Why Tauranga mum turned off daughter’s social media – Under the Influence, episode 1
Initially, Iyla was fuming. Like many Kiwi teens, she regarded social media as a core part of her…
‘Defining axis of social division’: How politics is feeding our housing crisis
Helen Clark and Peter Davis Davis authors or co-authors chapters on tax reform, healthcare and the housing crisis,…
Property coach Ashley Dean Binnie faces possible company director ban after liquidations
Ashley Dean Binnie in one of his viral videos. His YouTube channel features videos that share his philosophy…
Whanganui start-up helps find realistic ways to curb phone addiction
“[I’d be] checking my emails … constantly, even though there’s nothing that I’m expecting.” Even with things he…
Under the Influence: How social media preys on young NZers – and AI will make it worse
With AI companions, her advice is to steer clear. Despite knowing the bots are trained to manipulate their…
The body positivity advocate who wants us to ignore the skinny trend – The Little Things
“Trends can come and go. Skinny can come and go. There’ll be a new trend. In the 50s…
‘A risk to life’: Social workers called out for no-shows on keeping kids safe
“You cannot do that well, you can’t do it at all, if you’re not looking at all the…
Lexy Thornberry: Love Island Australia star and fiancée of David Nyika announces she is cancer-free
“I endured six excruciating months of chemotherapy and radiation – celebrating my 25th birthday while receiving radiation treatment,…
Sweden shooting: Mother warned social services about Kiwi dad days before daughters shot
Swedish police said the suspected perpetrator was found dead nearby a short time later. They were treating the…
Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Companies would also face requirements for transparency around “reporting thresholds in crisis situations”, such as when a user…
Warriors coach Andrew Webster confronted by fake social media posts claiming wife Emma has died
“At the same time, if you want to live in that world and be part of it, you’re…
Concern raised with Worksafe about Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard’s chainsaw use in social media video
Previously released WorkSafe information defines a drop start as “the act of starting a chainsaw by pushing the…