Protest group reaches millions online

The instant availability of an online audience is prompting more and more charities and non-profit organisations to turn to the internet to spread their message.

Social networking websites such as Facebook, Bebo and Twitter connect a raft of groups to users who can pledge their support with one click.
Members of Facebook groups are sent intermittent messages [...]

Students say they are failing because of Facebook

Some university students are failing papers because they are spending too much time on social networking sites.
One student who has suffered directly from social networking is Karl Noyer.
Although he is a sport and recreation student, he still manages to get onto Facebook at least 20 times a day. He believes it is the main reason [...]

Facebook Mums get connected

New mothers say they are using Facebook to combat isolation, share photos and discuss parenting issues.

Sonya Smithson, a new mother of one, uses the social networking site to catch up and “compare notes” with other mums.

Smithson, 31, says her network of friends who have become mothers are “scattered around Auckland” and use [...]

Dating the 21st century way

Online dating, once viewed as a haven for the desperate and dateless, is emerging as a practical option for time-starved professionals and those looking for a bit more romance.
In New Zealand alone, no fewer than 10 websites help single Kiwis find love.
The biggest of these, NZ Dating, claims to have nearly 25,000 members online each [...]

So I jumped the shark and FaceSlammed you. Lol.

Earlier this week John Ayto, editor of the box–fresh New Oxford Dictionary of Slang, joined Kathryn Ryan on National Radio’s Nine to Noon.
During the twelve-and-a-half minute interview Ayto tried his baddest to pimp Ryan’s vocab.
While it made for entertaining listening it was a little etched by the fact they both kept getting lol’on it.
Check it [...]

Auckland night market – “there’s a latent need”

The concept of a vibrant night market in Auckland’s CBD is quickly gaining momentum just as the city’s largest markets at Aotea Square are about to close down for good.
A Facebook group has tapped into a ‘latent need’ for a street night market in the inner city, says Kelvin Aris, co-creator of the Auckland Night [...]

Web used to inform voters

John Key has more than 5000 Facebook friends and Helen Clark has 2000. This could be a sign of what is to come in the world of political campaigning.
Finding out who to vote for and why still tends to be time-consuming and confusing to young people.
The Electoral Commission released information on August 11 showing 56 [...]