Cyberbullying stories
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
3 days ago
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malware
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gaming
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data protection
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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e-learning
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data privacy
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data privacy
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social media
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cyberbullying
Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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social media
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
Meta pushes parental control over NZ teen social media bans
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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data protection
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google
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instagram
Meta promotes parental controls over teen social media bans at NZ Instagram safety camp as debate grows on under-16s' online access.
'We can't rely on goodwill' - NZ lags behind on battling AI creation of sexual images
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
New Zealand urged to enact AI safety laws as deepfake sexual images surge, amid warnings it can no longer rely on tech firms' goodwill.
NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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samsung
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facebook
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instagram
New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking 'Worst Children's Library' exhibit at Parliament.
New Zealand students face digital risks well beyond social media
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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instagram
New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.
Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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software development
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social media
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cyberbullying
Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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ai
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facebook
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instagram
New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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online safety
Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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education, learning & training
Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
Netsafe launches Hector's World to boost online safety for children
Wed, 1st May 2024
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data privacy
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
In a pioneering move to protect children online, Netsafe has launched 'Hector's World', a bilingual series teaching internet safety to kids aged 5-10 in England and Te Reo Māori.
InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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edutech
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ai
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fibre
InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.
McAfee unveils AI tool to defend against deepfake audio at CES 2024
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
McAfee Corp unveils Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology with a 90% accuracy rate for detecting deepfake audio, at CES 2024, enhancing defences against AI-enabled scams.
Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.
Sendbird unveils Advanced Moderation for enhanced safety in online communities
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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cyberbullying
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hybrid it
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safety
Sendbird has introduced Advanced Moderation, a hybrid system that enhances online community safety by merging human judgement with automated measures.