Platforms affected were Facebook, Instagram and Messenger. Photo: APSocial media giant Facebook is running again for users after prolonged issues worldwide. The issues affected people accessing Facebook and Facebook-owned Instagram and Messenger from about 6am today (NZ time). Facebook responded to concerns this morning, saying that some users may encounter challenges accessing the site as it was down for "required maintenance". Social media users took to Twitter to express their frustrations - and to mock Facebook.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 14, 2019 04:18 UTC