Cyberbullying stories

 "Although the report indicates the web is still awash with harmful and inappropriate content, it is a positive sign public awareness around this important issue is increasing.">>

“This has taken an enormous strain on me and my family. I took on TechnologyOne because what they did was simply not right," says Benham Roohizadegan.>>

To address some of the more negative aspects of online life, pet food brand Pedigree and a bunch of New Zealanders have created a new app that asks people to post pictures of their pets. >>

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.>>

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.>>

Have you experienced online hate speech? The problem affects New Zealand adults more than you might think.>>

According to Sticks ‘n’ Stones founder Karla Sanders, everyone should have the right to be their real selves.>>

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

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

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

“Parents can now protect their children against dangers such as cyberbullying and online predators...">>

"We are spending more and more of our lives online and it's no surprise that Kiwis are concerned about possible negative effects...">>

#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.>>

"The service is designed to protect everybody’s rights – to free speech and to participate online without being harassed and abused.">>

"As a society, we can’t think about the online world as something that isn’t “real life”. How we behave online can have a huge effect on others.">>

"The wellbeing of our children and young people is essential. Students who are happy and engaged at school are much more likely to be learning.">>

"It’s important schools work with parents and the wider school community to get the message out that bullying is never OK.">>

"This chatbot works well as a way of informing people about their options in a conversational way. It’s very quick to respond.">>

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

“We need to teach and model appropriate online behaviours, how to keep safe and where to get help if it’s needed.">>

Online hatefulness has been normalised and in some cases lauded. This is not a healthy development.>>

"As long as your child is connected to a device, a bully can connect to them.">>

A lot of kids and parents ignore online bullying through fear of the unknown or due to the fact they don't consider it to 'real' if they can't see it.>>

“We know people have concerns about online risks, and we've seen first hand the devastating effect online harassment and cyberbullying can have.">>