A novena sent by email doing the rounds in New Zealand has left a number of recipients concerned it is a scam. The novena asks that Jacinda Ardern and her advisors, Grant Robertson, Chris Hipkins, Andrew Little and Dr Ashley Bloomfield “always seek the ways of righteousness, justice and mercy and to lead the country Read more
More and more people are reporting bad online experiences, but not all harmful digital communication is covered by current legislation. Netsafe has seen a 24 percent increase in harmful digital communication reports, according to data released in the leadup to the organisation’s online safety week. But when they concern hate speech or bullying and harassment Read more
Netsafe says more and more people are reporting bad online experiences, but not all of them are covered by current legislation. It has seen a 24 percent increase in harmful digital communication reports, according to data released in the leadup to the organisation’s online safety week. But when they concern hate speech or bullying and Read more
Parishoner vigilance is needed after recent incidences of scammers impersonating church ministers are causing concern to the ministers and the recipients of the bogus emails. Stuff reports, 11 November, that the scammer created a similar email address to Timaru Presbyterian minister, Reverend Rory Grant (pictured) and asked recipients to buy gift vouchers for a non-existent Read more
“God willing they’re going to learn from it,” is the reaction of St Bede’s College, rector, Justin Boyle to four year 10 boys who have been stood down for cyber-bullying. Boyle said cyber-bullying is even more insidious because the younger generation is on the whole far more adept in their use of technology than parents Read more
Parents should address concerns about their children’s online activity “early and without fear” – says an internet safety expert who was a speaker at NetSafe’s conference “Our community: Our challenge” which took place in Wellington this week. However, it is important for parents “not to overreact, to try to calm down a little bit, and Read more
The concept of justice is a tricky one to grasp in this age of innumerable platforms for user-generated content on the internet. I’ve watched in fascination at the many responses that have been spawned by the ‘Bullied Bus Monitor’ story that’s been developing over the past few weeks, each with their own interpretation of justice. Read more