Internet

Actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's launched a blistering attack on the six people at the head of the most influential social media platforms over their failure to stop the spread of hate. Audio

A new scam which sees small amounts (around $10-$15) deducted from credit card accounts each month -- ostensibly for things like software purchases -- before one big charge is logged, has emerged on… Audio

Sir Michael Hill is in the Musical Chair this morning, talking to Jim about 40 years in the jewellery business, continuing to strive and dream big, his new book, his beloved golf course and the… Audio

Facebook says by the end of September it had removed more than 4.5 million pieces of content related to the Christchurch mosque attacks.

In figures out today, it says 97 percent of the items were… Audio

Stuff's Katy Atkin reviews White Silence and A Perfect Storm: The True Story of The Chamberlains. Audio

The Helen Clark Foundation has released its latest report laying out what it calls 'the Christchurch Principles' which is a set of 10 broad recommendations for internet regulations and policies.  Audio

As Facebook faces legal pushback in the US for exploiting users’ data, three reporters here produced eye-opening cautionary tales of online intrusion into people’s most private stuff for commercial… Audio

China's use of technology for social control of its citizens is well-documented, but it could also affect users elsewhere, including those of us who use Chinese smartphones. Security analyst Samantha… Audio

Is name suppression through the courts still effective in the age of the internet? Audio

Proposals to limit New Zealander's access to online pornography could be on the table before the 2020 election.

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin signalled she wants to change the law to make… Audio

Government moving ahead with plans in an attempt stop people accessing pornography online. Audio

Despite pleas from the Justice Minister for international media to abide by name suppression laws on a high-profile murder case - there's no guarantee they will.

Earlier this year British backpacker… Audio

A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them.  But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their… Video, Audio

In stark contrast to Facebook, Twitter has decided to ban all political advertising from its platform. The panel assesses the decision and its implications. Audio

Many of us will have experienced this, clicking on an interesting headline about a new study or report only to find the article blocked by a paywall.  Video, Audio

There is a definite method to the madness when it comes to the language used in Nigerian scam emails. Deborah Schaffer is a professor of English at MSU Billings and has researched the role of language… Audio