Social Media
#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
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…
AudioSocial Media Art
Aucklander, Rewa Walia, is using social media to create works of art. She's using symbols from social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, to create digital images. And they'll soon feature in one of… Audio, Gallery
Facebook promises new fake news measures
Facebook is to step up its efforts to fight fake news by sending more suspected hoax stories to fact-checkers and publishing their findings online.
Social media content 'not a free for all'
New research shows a greater public demand for broadcasters to observe stricter privacy standards, despite today's strong social media sharing culture. Kathryn Ryan talks to Belinda Moffat from the… Audio
Lisa-Maria Neudert - How social bots undermine democracy
Lisa-Maria Neudert is a research assistant at the Computational Propaganda Project (ComProp) and a graduate student at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII). She talks to Kim about the ComProp data memo… Audio
Brighter Future? Maori DJ records weightloss journey online
Maori radio DJ, Pat Spellman is using social media to document his weight struggle. He tells Shannon Hanui-Thompson his weight led to depression, and he decided to act after hitting rock bottom. Video, Audio
