Social Media
I ‘dumbed’ down my phone for a month. This is what I learnt
It cut my weekly screen time by 7.5 hours.
Why you should click the link in bio
We say “link in bio” a LOT. We wanted to explain why.
'Sucked into the trap': How social media can impact body image
New research shows young people know social media can negatively shape the way they see themselves.
Instagram is limiting what political content you see
Here’s how you can turn the setting off
Analysis: Which political party is using TikTok best
TikTok isn't just for silly dance videos - it's a serious platform for political campaigning.
Being online is good for something: preventing dementia
My life has not been a waste.
Bad news: doomscrolling is ruining your health
Who would’ve thought?
Using social media during a manic episode: two NZers share their experience
Research shows people with bipolar disorder are prone to risk-taking behaviour they later regret.
Nelson man arrested after editing teens’ pics, posting to adult sites
The man will appear in the Nelson District Court next Monday.
How health and wellness influencers became misinformation superspreaders
Influencers have played a significant role in the spread of Covid misinformation and members of the health and wellness community have been among the biggest superspreaders.…
‘It’s a fucking goat’: NZ’s top ten quotes of the year
Massey University has released the ten finalists for Quote of the Year, an annual competition ranking the funniest, most powerful, and memorable quotes of the year…
Here’s what we know about the Facebook outage this morning
The outage was the second biggest the company has experienced.
New Instagram settings designed to protect younger users
All Instagram accounts for those aged under 16 are now private by default.
Facebook wants you to read articles before sharing them
Facebook is testing a feature where users who haven’t read news stories are asked to before sharing.
Social media can be a new form of justice for survivors of sexual assault
What are the legal ramifications of online justice, both for those who post and the accused?