Trump defends his use of social media... by tweet
US President Donald Trump has defended his use of social media in a series of tweets, following a row over comments he made about two MSNBC TV presenters.
Fake News and the 2017 General Election
How will fake news affect this year's General Election campaign? A panel discussion on the local implications of what's a very live issue worldwide. Audio
'Covfefe' causes global social media storm
US President Donald Trump's new word - 'Covfefe' - it isn't in the dictionary - so don't look it up. With tongue firmly in her cheek, Allie Stuckey, who's a vlogger for the website Conservative… Audio
What is 'covfefe'?
Donald Trump's latest tweet contained a mysterious set of garbled letters, much to Twitter's delight. RNZ's Megan Whelan dived in.
"Single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!"
"This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!" It's been a brutal week for Donald Trump. Our correspondent Simon Marks says it seems the storm clouds over his Presidency… Audio
The role of women an an online world which is often hostile towards them
In this second of a series of three panel discussions about contemporary feminism, Megan Whelan talks with four women actively involved with the digital world: Anna Guenther, the co-founder of Pledge… Audio
Turnbull responds to Trump's 'dumb deal' tweet
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says US President Donald Trump "ended their call courteously" and did not hang up. Audio
Tech news: Fake Twitter accounts & Android Instant Apps
Tech correspondent Peter Griffin with news that Google is testing out Android Instant Apps amid a downturn in the global app-based economy. Also how a proliferation of massive bot networks on Twitter… Audio
Secret Santa
Twitter has been alive with excitement as around New Zealand hundreds of people open up their secret santa gifts. The nationwide Secret Santa project has been going for a few years and it now has the… Audio, Gallery
Fiji official accused of inappropriate tweets
Fiji's elections supervisor Mohammed Saneem's has been accused of using social media in a bullying and partisan way.
Flaming phones and selling social media: the data market
Peter Griffin on a US report that shows how Facebook, Twitter and other social networks are selling information about us to law enforcement agencies. Also newly released advertising figures show how… Audio
Online gimmicks are being used by political parties to turbo-boost their email lists
The Labour and National parties have harvested tens of thousands of email addresses over the last couple of months with online gimmicks aimed at Facebook and Twitter users. Audio
Twitter begins discussions to explore sale options
Twitter is reported to have started talks with several technology companies to explore selling itself.
Climate Kit - when technology meets climate action
Sara Dean and Beth Ferguson are American designers whose projects include using Twitter to help Jakarta residents know about floods, and creating accessible solar charging stations. Audio
Twitter accused of inaction over on-line hate campaigns
Twitter is under fire for not doing enough about on-line harassment following another targetted campaign of racial and sexual abuse, this time against a black US actress and comedian. Leslie Jones… Audio
Brexit: How Kiwis reacted on Twitter
Brexit: Britain's vote to leave the EU has sparked comment around the world, and Kiwis were no exception. See how New Zealanders reacted to the Brexit news on Twitter.
How to fix the digital economy: Douglas Rushkoff
Media theorist, professor, and graphic novelist Douglas Rushkoff's been in love with the internet since its cyberpunk beginnings. But in his latest book, Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus: How Growth… Audio
Twitter to stop counting photos, links in 140 characters
Twitter users will soon have more flexibility, with the company reportedly planning to stop including photos and links as part of its 140-character limit.
Queen looking for twitter expert
And finally, as we mentioned earlier, the Queen is advertising for someone to manage her Twitter and Facebook accounts. Audio
Emily Bell: social media and the future of news
Toby Manhire interviews Emily Bell, Professor of Professional Practice and Director, Tow Center for Digital Journalism, at Columbia Journalism School, who recently delivered the lecture, The End of… Audio