Global Stories

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Facebook

Facebook launches new anti-bullying page

Facebook has launched a new anti-bullying page in its Family Safety Center, reinforcing its commitment to online safety during Bullying Prevention month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012

Bitdefender

Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook

Latest findings show parents are more protective of boys than girls on social networking sites, especially during back-to-school seasons.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012

Cyberbullying

NetSafe calls for industry support over cyberbullying

NetSafe urges ICT support against the growing threat of cyberbullying, highlighting a need for industry collaboration to combat digital harassment effectively.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2012

Google

Google to fight YouTube bullies

Google sets to combat YouTube bullies by making users reveal real identities, aiming to cleanse the platform of abusive comments.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2012

Unified Communications

Use experience, not apps to deal with cyberbullying: expert

Cyberbullying is as real and as harmful as bullying in the real world, and online safety group NetSafe is taking steps to address the issue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2012

Stories from Other Regions

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

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

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

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

EduTech

NetHui 2011 looks to shape digital future

NetHui 2011 aims to shape the future of digital society with discussions on cybercitizenship, cloud computing, and the internet's revolutionary potential.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th May 2011