ACT opposes a ban, instead requesting an inquiry by Parliament's Education and Workforce Committee into social media harm. That inquiry has released its interim report, with a majority saying a ban was worth exploring further. It has led ACT to submit a differing view, over concerns the inquiry was steered towards a pre-determined outcome.

A parliamentary select committee tasked with researching how New Zealand could reduce social media harm among kids says the Government should consider installing a social media regulator. The committee’s interim report,

New Zealand’s prime minister has proposed banning social media for children under 16 years of age, a move similar to Australia which first led efforts to crack down on children’s exposure to cyberbullying and violent content. Christopher Luxon of the ...

Trump Administration puts forward proposal requiring visa-exempt tourists, including New Zealanders, to share social media history, biometric information and family details

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was seen enthusiastically trying his hand at making jalebis at the annual New Zealand Sikh Games. The vir

One year after the government banned cellphones from schools to help students focus and reduce distractions in class, we’re beginning to see how it has been implemented and how successful it’s been. As part of that process,

Alex Beattie receives funding from The Royal Society of New Zealand. He has previously won a Marsden Fast Start Grant. Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria ...

Authorities in New Zealand and China are investigating claims that nearly 200 Chinese New Zealanders have lost about $600,000 in an airline ticket scam. Around 180 people have joined a group on social media platform WeChat claiming to be victims of a travel agency based in Xingyi, Guizhou province, in southwestern China.