Cyberbullying stories - Page 3

Experts sound the alarm on online child safety, calling for immediate action to address the sinister realities facing teens on the web.

Internet safety watchdog NetSafe has been selected by the Govt to help reduce harmful digital communications in an official Approved Agency role.

New book ‘Love Yourself(ie)’ equips kids with tools for self-love amid social media's trials, fostering resilience and self-acceptance.”.

Twitter initiates Trust and Safety Council to address ongoing abuse, enlisting over 40 global organisations and individuals to enhance user safety.

Computer Forensics NZ has developed a new technique to combat cyberbullying by collecting offensive texts or messages, even when they have been deleted.

A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.

RainbowYOUTH launches free classroom resource to increase understanding of sex, gender and sexuality diversity in New Zealand.

Victoria University unveils a Finnish anti-bullying strategy, KiVa, to combat NZ's dire school bullying rates.

Government begins search for agency to help victims of cyberbullying under new law, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.

We talk to our children about keeping safe in the physical world. We need to be having the same conversations about keeping safe in the online world.

A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.

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

Minister of Communications Amy Adams calls on Speaker of the House to prioritize Harmful Digital Communications Bill.

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

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

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

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

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