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Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic

Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021

Cyberbullying

TechnologyOne to pay $5.2m to 'bullied, misled & betrayed' ex employee

Former TechnologyOne employee awarded $5.2m in damages in landmark bullying and unlawful dismissal case. Chair Adrian Di Marco penalised.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020

Social Media

Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist

Feeling down online? Pedigree's new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Cybersecurity

Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'

A new report finds that Australian parents are aware of digital threats, but they lack confidence when it comes to knowing how to deal with safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019

Mobile Device Management

Is there an answer for soaring numbers of cyberbullying cases?

In the wake of the mass digitisation taking homes by storm, cyberbullying and online harassment has accelerated 60 percent with no signs of slowing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

Cyberbullying

Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline

#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Unified Communications

Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school

A new chatbot, Wagbot, has been launched to help students and parents in New Zealand with school problems. The bot uses AI to learn and provide advice.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

Cyberbullying

Funding to help put a stop to online bullying

Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

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Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak

Harmful content reports have risen by over 25% since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to Netsafe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Cyberbullying

May 17 is Pink Shirt Day: How you can help prevent cyberbullying

This Friday May 17 is Pink Shirt Day, which is a colourful way to raise awareness about a serious and in some cases tragic issue: cyberbullying.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019

Cyberbullying

Online hate speech affects New Zealand adults

A recent Netsafe report reveals that 11% of New Zealand adults have been targeted by online hate speech in the past year, impacting behaviour and emotions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018

Facebook

Facebook, Sticks 'n' Stones take online safety to NZ schools

Facebook partners with Sticks 'n' Stones to combat cyberbullying in New Zealand, training 400 advocates in 40 schools to support 15,000 students.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Cyberbullying

$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ

Can you put a dollar figure on the damage cyberbullying causes New Zealanders? One economist says that cost is around $444 million every year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Cyberbullying

More people are reporting online bullying to Netsafe than ever before

Online abuse, bullying and harassment are continuing to cause harm to New Zealanders nationwide, and more people are reporting incidents to Netsafe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018

Smart Home

Parents, combat cyberbullying with Trend Micro's Home Network Security

Trend Micro releases new parental control features to protect children from cyberbullies and monitor internet usage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Unified Communications

Kiwis are concerned about how cyberbullying and fake news could affect their lives

Two-thirds of New Zealanders are concerned about misleading information online, with fears of fake news up 13% since last year, says research by InternetNZ.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017