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Who ruined social media?

Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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I’ll happily tell you who I think is ruining it for all of us. Let’s have some straight talk about who is ruining Facebook and Twitter.
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Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Twitter celebrates its 10th anniversary, thanking users worldwide and reflecting on pivotal events that shaped the platform.
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Hate Valentine's? We show you how to block the soppy crap

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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Hide, unblock or unfriend any exes or former love interests whose happiness is going to make you depressed, angsty and listen to Kelly Clarkson.
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Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.
Marriage

Does marriage equality increase online bullying?

Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
Gender

Auckland Council drops WiFI gender question following backlash

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Auckland Council is removing a pop-up on its free Tomizone Wi-Fi, which asks users to select if they are male or female.
Crowds

Estimating crowd sizes with mobile phones and Twitter

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Mobile phones and Twitter can accurately estimate crowd sizes, according to researchers at Warwick Business School.
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Are TV networks out of step with tech?

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Ignoring such a public outcry could be seen as a balsy move, or it could highlight just how out of touch with tech mediaworks execs are.
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Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.
Xfactor

Social media really can get you fired

Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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New Zealand X Factor judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were sacked after social media backlash over their harsh comments towards a contestant.
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Top 10 brands coming out of Mobile World Congress

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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The Mobile World Congress dominated social media this week, with HTC, Samsung and Huawei receiving the most mentions.
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Sex, lies and social media

Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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Social media scandal rocks NZ as illicit office affair goes viral, risking jobs and relationships, raising privacy concerns.
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Frisky Christchurch employees caught out on social media

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Co-workers caught in explicit act at office building opposite a New Zealand bar, as sex tape goes viral on social media. Investigation launched.
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Facebook still ruling the social media kingdom

Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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Facebook remains the most popular social media platform, while other contenders have enjoyed an increase in usership.
Teachers

Kiwi teacher's blog named in Global Top 12 Teacher Blogs

Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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New Zealand teacher Richard Wells's educational blog has been celebrated in CMRubinWorld’s prestigious Global Top 12 Teacher Blogs list.
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Maori Party co-leader inspired by #illridewithyou Twitter campaign

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Māori Party leader praises Australian initiative in response to Sydney hostage crisis #illridewithyou Read more: [insert link].
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Support for Muslim Australians takes off following Sydney siege #IllRideWithYou

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Thousands of social media users in Australia are showing the world they are not caving to Islamophobia or racism.
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How SMBs can use Twitter to effectively target customers

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Access to Twitter ads allows New Zealand businesses to build tailor-made campaigns to suit their budget and meet objectives and business goals.
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Social media giving a voice to those without a voice

Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.
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Foreigners denied Facebook and Twitter as North Korea orders blanket ban

Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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The blanket ban ends access to services previously available to diplomatic missions and international humanitarian organisations.