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Nangs to the door: the curious rise of NZ’s ‘whipped cream’ industry
Why the hell am I so aggressively being advertised whipped cream paraphernalia?
Exploring the horny and heartfelt world of VRChat
"The encounters I had could be split into categories - the heartfelt, the harassing and the horny."
We asked how a decile 1 and 10 school cope during lockdown
What does it take for an entire school to pivot to online learning overnight?
OnlyFans has decided not to ban porn, after backlash from sex workers
Many sex workers say the damage is done and they won’t return to the platform.
‘It’s a fucking slap in the face’: NZ sex workers respond to OnlyFans banning porn
“The only reason OnlyFans is so popular around the world is because of sex workers."
Most NZers believe misinformation is becoming more common
57 percent of people believed they’d come across misinformation in the past six months.
On the street: When did you send your first nude?
Re: hits the street asking people about their nude-sending habits and thoughts.
Students tell us the meanest thing someone has said to them online
What's the meanest thing someone's ever said to you online? The answers from students at AUT's O Week show us that harmful comments are much too…
Staying Safe Online
Online shopping scams are everywhere, just ask Jack - he was scammed when trying to buy a ticket to a gig. You can’t be too careful…
Are You Scam Savvy?
Some online scams are obvious, like that email from a “prince” promising you millions in exchange for your bank details, while others fly under the radar…
TradeMe's dog ban
With the spike in popularity of pugs and bulldogs thanks to social media, TradeMe banned them from being sold on their site to discourage 'backyard breeding'.…