Social Media
Dead kiwi cat goes global
Comedian Billy Connolly once joked that a cat stuck in a tree could make the headlines in New Zealand. This week a Kiwi cat killed by a car made news around the world.
AudioTwitter halts 'broken' verification system
Twitter has suspended its verified-profile scheme and described it as "broken", following complaints over the type of accounts being verified.
Twitter employee on their last day deletes Trump's account
US president Donald Trump's Twitter account was "inadvertently deactivated" for 11 minutes by a Twitter employee on their last day in the job.
Is twitterverse teaching harming our students?
Teacher Ben Robson heard our discussion with the Mind Lab last week and although he doesn't disagree with the use of technology in our schools, he does have some concerns and asks are we helping or… Audio
Tech news: the Facebook feed furore
Apple buys a New Zealand company that's developed an efficient way to move power around without wires, Amazon works on a way to deliver when you're not home and Facebook experiments with the display… Audio
Netsafe welcomes Twitter crackdown on sexual posts
A promised crackdown on sexual harassment by social media giant Twitter has been welcomed by New Zealand organisations who regularly deal with complaints online.
#MeToo: Because this is the world we live in
Nearly every woman Felicity Monk knows has been affected by sexual violence or harrassment. #MeToo is simply giving a platform to those who have remained silent for so long, she writes.
Reese Witherspoon reveals she was assaulted by a director
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon says she was assaulted by an unnamed film director when she was 16.
Studio chief resigns after harassment reports
The head of Amazon Studios, Roy Price, has resigned over sexual harassment allegations.
Turning away from toxic Twitter
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has quit Twitter after a newspaper column on immigration sparked online outrage and abuse. Sean Plunket also stepped away from Twitter and then stepped down from the… Audio
Turning away from toxic Twitter
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has quit Twitter after a newspaper column on immigration sparked online outrage and abuse. Sean Plunket also stepped away from Twitter and then stepped down from the…
AudioPolice tweet: 'We got it completely wrong'
A tweet that joked about breaking the news of someone's death to family members has prompted an apology from the highest echelons of police management. Audio
'YouTube effect' may be causing more hang-glider deaths
Six people died in five accidents in the second three months of the year - the highest number of deaths in autumn in 14 years. Audio
'Weird' election advertising rules challenged
Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are now choosing advance voting, raising questions about the effectiveness of the polling day blackout.
Changing the game
What are the game-changers for fashion buyers and influencers? And why is Instagram booming in Asia? Sonia Sly chats to David Jones buying manager Teneille Ferguson and influencers Mary Seng and David… Audio, Gallery
Fish-friend hotel deal stirs social media debate
A Belgian hotel is offering lonely customers the option to rent a fish for the night - an idea that has delighted thousands, but also raised questions about animal neglect.
Second leaders debate: How social media reacted
The second leaders' debate between Bill English and Jacinda Ardern fired up plenty of people on social media. RNZ rounds up the best reactions.
Make the media great again?
Mediawatch - As news media credibility suffers with 'fake news' and bottom lines slump, Google and Facebook are raking in money. Colin Peacock asks if tech giants could be part of the solution. Audio
When shared, what's spared: Social media in the mainstream
Mediawatch - Many New Zealanders willingly share things on social media, but also think media should need permission to run it. Colin Peacock asks if that's realistic. Audio
Broadcasters warned over mining social media
New research from the broadcasting regulator has found that many New Zealanders willingly share stuff on social media,but they reckon broadcasters should get permission to use it. Is that realistic… Audio
