christchurch
London police and Facebook move to stop live streaming of terror attacks
Plan to share resources.
Sep 18 2019 6:49AM
Govt agrees to ISP-level site-blocking of 'dangerous material'
To create 24/7 centre to monitor 'online crisis events'.
Aug 26 2019 6:30AM
Facebook outlines ideas for oversight board
Findings from outside experts into its content review process take shape.
Jun 28 2019 7:10AM
Facebook restricts Live feature, citing New Zealand shooting
Ahead of a meeting aimed at curbing online violence.
May 15 2019 2:28PM
Australia plans tougher social media laws for failing to thwart violent content
Executives could spend up to three years in prison.
Apr 1 2019 7:06AM
Christchurch terrorist's banned rant booby trapped with disk wiper
Overwrites disk master boot records.
Apr 1 2019 12:50AM
US lawmaker says tech companies must quickly remove violent content after Christchurch killings
Chair of House Committee on Homeland Security writes top executives of four major techs.
Mar 20 2019 12:42PM
Facebook says no one who watched Christchurch attack livestream reported it
Says multiple techniques used to weed out copies.
Mar 19 2019 4:22PM
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone temporarily block websites after Christchurch attack
Updated: As NZ telcos seek longer-term solution.
Mar 19 2019 10:01AM
New Zealand firms consider pulling ads from social media after mass shooting
"The tone didn't feel right in the aftermath of these events."
Mar 19 2019 7:10AM
Ardern wants to discuss live streaming with Facebook after 1.5m massacre videos removed
Has had contact from Sheryl Sandberg.
Mar 18 2019 6:58AM
Communications badly hit in Christchurch earthquake
Emergency calls restored, as friends and family turn to social networks.
Feb 22 2011 2:28PM
NZ telcos converge on quake-hit Canterbury
New earthquake strikes region.
Feb 22 2011 11:53AM
NZ telco networks recover after quake
Vodafone NZ cuts prioritisation, TNZ frees payphones.
Sep 6 2010 11:32AM
Telcos source back-up power after NZ earthquake
Mobile networks report status.
Sep 4 2010 8:43AM
