Kiwi Stories

Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success

If you're planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Tinder

What we learned from our crazy Kiwi Tinder experiment

With a maximum distance of 80kms, his gender preference set for Women and an age range of 18-29, Intern G was all set to go.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016

Online dating

Kiwis not so shallow, according to finding love survey

New Zealanders value honesty and a sense of humor over good looks and intelligence in a romantic partner, says Colmar Brunton.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Online dating

Police warning Kiwis about extortion on sex websites

Waikato Police warn users of adult internet sites of potential extortion as fraudsters prey on New Zealanders, demanding cash for explicit footage.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2015

Global Stories

Tinder

Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app

Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Email Security

Scams rampant on dating websites and apps

Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Facebook

Facebook debuts their take on the dating app

Facebook launches Facebook Dating at F8, promising to foster long-term relationships mirroring real-life connections without disrupting existing profiles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Wearables

'Freaky' Aussies are ready for holographic dating

Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

Phishing

How your online dating profile can be traced back to your workplace

Online dating apps can go beyond the world of personal matchmaking and be used at weapons for cyber attacks against corporate organisations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Tinder

A Tinder app us peasants will never get to use

Celebrity crushes could be so much more than a crush. All you have to do is be any two of famous, attractive, and rich.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Email Security

Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day

Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017

Malware

Online daters beware: Valentine's Day scammers in full swing

Valentine's Day may not be as rosy as it seems, with a rise in online dating scams, warns ESET researcher Nick Fitzgerald. Stay cautious.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Facebook

Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?

Connecting with a new love interest on Facebook can doom a relationship, according to a survey from dating site WhatsYourPrice.com.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

Cybersecurity

How to protect your privacy when you're dating online

The increasing popularity of online dating services in New Zealand has caught the attention of scammers. Here's how to outwit and outlast the scammers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015

Gaming

9 apps to help you survive Valentine's Day

Dodge the Valentine's Day blues with 9 savvy apps for lovebirds and singles alike – from flirty games to solo adventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015

Tinder

Why Bristlr has nothing on Tinder, despite the beards

Bristlr, the beard-centric dating app, fails to match Tinder's charm or user base, leaving beard lovers swiping in disappointment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2015

Tinder

Move over Tinder, the beards have arrived

Beard lovers rejoice as Bristlr, the UK's latest dating app, connects those fond of facial fuzz with proud beard owners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015

Social Networking

Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment

It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more 'relevant signals'.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014