Posts in category Research

A ground-breaking study from Netsafe uncovers a range of reasons harmful digital communications are sent. The amount of thought that goes into pressing send on a …

As COVID-19 reached the shores of New Zealand and the country went into Lockdown, Netsafe had a big job ahead. With everyone suddenly working and …

Netsafe’s latest research, Parental awareness of children’s experiences of online risks and harm, is now available. The report from our Global Kids Online study shares insights …

Our second report from Netsafe’s latest research, Ngā taiohi matihiko o Aotearoa – New Zealand Kids Online, is now available. The report from our Global …

Netsafe’s research reveals that seven in 10 adults in New Zealand think that online hate speech is spreading and that a third of personal incidents occurred after …

Netsafe’s latest research uncovers important insights about New Zealand children’s experiences online and their skills in navigating these online experiences. Netsafe has released Ngā taiohi matihiko …

This research report presents findings from an exploratory study about the extent and nature of digital self-harm among New Zealand teens. Digital self-harm is broadly …

This snapshot report released January 2019 presents findings from a larger quantitative study about New Zealand adults’ experiences of harmful digital communications. The report focuses …

Netsafe’s Annual Population Survey provides research-based insights into adults’ online experiences of unwanted digital communications including when this results in emotional distress or harm. It provides …

Exposure to pornography is recognised as a real risk for children online, ranking highly, alongside cyberbullying and contact with strangers. Recognising the important role parents …