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Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem
Social Media

Twitter forms council to do something about its abuse problem

Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying

Computer Forensics NZ has developed a new technique to combat cyberbullying by collecting offensive texts or messages, even when they have been deleted.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Parents concern for children and tech grows
Cyberbullying

Parents concern for children and tech grows

A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
Government looks for support agency following Harmful Communications passing
Cyberbullying

Government looks for support agency following Harmful Communications passing

Government begins search for agency to help victims of cyberbullying under new law, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2015
Kiwi parents 'oblivious' to children's online lives
Symantec

Kiwi parents 'oblivious' to children's online lives

We talk to our children about keeping safe in the physical world. We need to be having the same conversations about keeping safe in the online world.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Bystander effect in cyberbullying
EduTech

Bystander effect in cyberbullying

A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support
Government

NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support

The Harmful Digital Communications Bill has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, with an overwhelming cross-party support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Cyberbullying in schools: the law
EduTech

Cyberbullying in schools: the law

Education Law in NZ says schools are to provide a safe physical and emotional environment including addressing behaviours such as cyberbullying.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Cyber bullying bill to be debated at Parliament today
Government

Cyber bullying bill to be debated at Parliament today

The bill is to mitigate harm caused by digital communications and to provide victims of harmful digital communications with a means of redress.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cyberbullying stories

Govt appoints NetSafe to lead cyber bullying prevention
Government

Govt appoints NetSafe to lead cyber bullying prevention

Internet safety watchdog NetSafe has been selected by the Govt to help reduce harmful digital communications in an official Approved Agency role.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
Police join fight against cyberbullying
Cyberbullying

Police join fight against cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
New website to help teachers talk sex and gender with students
Cyberbullying

New website to help teachers talk sex and gender with students

RainbowYOUTH launches free classroom resource to increase understanding of sex, gender and sexuality diversity in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Victoria University to address bullying in schools
Cyberbullying

Victoria University to address bullying in schools

Victoria University unveils a Finnish anti-bullying strategy, KiVa, to combat NZ's dire school bullying rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015
Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet
Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet

Minister of Communications Amy Adams calls on Speaker of the House to prioritize Harmful Digital Communications Bill.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Cyber bullying bill edges closer despite concerns
Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying bill edges closer despite concerns

Changes to the controversial cyber bullying bill passed committee stage at Parliament yesterday, with all parties excluding ACT supporting it.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Lifting the veil on NZ's cyberbullying bill
Government

Lifting the veil on NZ's cyberbullying bill

The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging online communications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Cyberbullying bill back up for debate
Government

Cyberbullying bill back up for debate

The 'controversial' cyberbullying bill has been placed up the Order Paper for debate today, according to a statement from Parliament Today.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Social media really can get you fired
Gaming

Social media really can get you fired

New Zealand X Factor judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were sacked after social media backlash over their harsh comments towards a contestant.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015