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ETtech Explainer: Amid online harm fears, nations push social media ban for under-16s
The move aligns New Zealand with several countries that are introducing laws aimed at protecting children online. Australia ...
What does ‘being best’ mean to Melania Trump now?
It kind of reminds me of Greta Garbo,” says Katherine Jellison, a professor of history at Ohio University who studies first ...
New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s; law possible by 2026
New Zealand proposes banning social media for under-16s by 2026 as Education Minister Erica Stanford leads policy review ...
New Zealand steps up plans to ban under-16s from social media
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, aiming to protect ...
Seymour denies Act shifting position on social media policy in stinging rebuke of Luxon
Act leader David Seymour denies his party is shifting its position on social media restrictions as claimed by Prime Minister ...
Australian politician who sparked social media ban says it's 'worth it' even if kids find way around it
New Zealand will be a "fast follower" because "immense harm" is being done, the Education Minister says.
Washington hails ‘substantive progress’ after trade talks with China
Washington expressed optimism after a weekend of trade talks with China aimed to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout. “I’m happy to report that ...
Work on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agenda
The Prime Minister says the Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme ...