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Cyber bullying bill edges closer despite concerns
Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying bill edges closer despite concerns

Changes to the controversial cyber bullying bill passed committee stage at Parliament yesterday, with all parties excluding ACT supporting it.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Lifting the veil on NZ's cyberbullying bill
Government

Lifting the veil on NZ's cyberbullying bill

The Harmful Digital Communications Bill introduces a range of measures to address damaging online communications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Cyberbullying bill back up for debate
Government

Cyberbullying bill back up for debate

The 'controversial' cyberbullying bill has been placed up the Order Paper for debate today, according to a statement from Parliament Today.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Social media really can get you fired
Gaming

Social media really can get you fired

New Zealand X Factor judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were sacked after social media backlash over their harsh comments towards a contestant.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats
Cyberbullying

Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats

Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
New Aussie laws do more to protect cyber bullying victims
Hyperscale

New Aussie laws do more to protect cyber bullying victims

Online bullying was for a long time merely frowned upon, but governments around the world are putting laws in place to protect people from online attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
Cyberbullying more common with girls
Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying more common with girls

New study finds cyberbullying in New Zealand schools primarily by girls, with urgent calls for more sophisticated prevention methods.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
Schools urged to ban Ask.fm
Cyberbullying

Schools urged to ban Ask.fm

Schools are advised to block Ask.fm after it's linked to the cyberbullying and suicides of British teens, New Zealand authorities express concern.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2013

Global Stories

Cyberbullying stories

NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support
Government

NZ's cyberbullying bill passes with huge party support

The Harmful Digital Communications Bill has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, with an overwhelming cross-party support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Cyberbullying in schools: the law
EduTech

Cyberbullying in schools: the law

Education Law in NZ says schools are to provide a safe physical and emotional environment including addressing behaviours such as cyberbullying.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Cyber bullying bill to be debated at Parliament today
Government

Cyber bullying bill to be debated at Parliament today

The bill is to mitigate harm caused by digital communications and to provide victims of harmful digital communications with a means of redress.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
Students share their thoughts on bullying as CensusAtSchool launches
Cyberbullying

Students share their thoughts on bullying as CensusAtSchool launches

New Zealand schoolchildren to tackle bullying in nationwide survey, as part of long-running educational project.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health
Unified Communications

Online bullying affecting adolescent mental health

the distinctive properties of an online environment introduce new dynamics that distinguish bullying from its offline variety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
New anti-bullying computer game to promote cultural change in schools
Gaming

New anti-bullying computer game to promote cultural change in schools

Cyberbullying and the links between violent computer games and real-life violence are all too frequent headline topics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014
AVG: NZ teachers need online safety support...
AVG Technologies

AVG: NZ teachers need online safety support...

Three-quarters of New Zealand teachers believe parents are relying on schools to educate their children about online safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2014
Parents in the dark over cyberbullying
Symantec

Parents in the dark over cyberbullying

Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2014
Website to help battle bullying
EduTech

Website to help battle bullying

New website aims to combat bullying in Mid Canterbury, offering a supportive community and resources for both victims and perpetrators.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Govt debates online bullying agency
Government

Govt debates online bullying agency

Justice Minister Judith Collins believes New Zealand should move with the tech times in response to bullying online.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2012