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Under-16 social media ban proposed in New Zealand

Prime Minister Chris Luxon's National party has proposed an under-16 social media ban in New Zealand but it doesn't have support across the coalition.

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New Zealand’s prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s

The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws and would force digital platforms to verify the age of users or face heavy fines

The Guardian - AU

Wallaroos ready to end New Zealand's rugby win streak

The Wallaroos feel they have improved in spades since being thumped by New Zealand last year, and hope to show their progress in Saturday's Test.

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Former NZ top cop tapped to lead Victoria police reveals plan for solving state’s ‘crime issues’

Incoming chief commissioner Mike Bush, a self-described ‘outsider’ pick, says he will prioritise prevention and increased police visibility

The Guardian - AU

Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder

People coming out of prison in New Zealand face multiple hurdles reintegrating into society – starting with one of the most fundamental elements of modern life: getting a bank account.

The Conversation

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.

AAP

‘I got sent something of people shooting themselves’ – research shows young people can’t avoid harmful content online

A new report from New Zealand’s Classification Office has revealed how young people are being exposed to harmful content online and what it is doing to their mental health.

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Huge Gandalf statue to be removed from airport after 12 years of delighting tourists

‘It’s been quite a Lord of the Rings-heavy storytelling theme in here’

The Independent UK

Brickbat: Stop and Go

In Auckland, New Zealand, police officer Morne de Lange was convicted for carelessly driving and assaulting a motorcyclist after a… The post Brickbat: Stop and Go appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Aussies no match for Kiwis in sevens world title final

Australia's women's sevens team were no match for New Zealand in the world championship final, losing 31-7 at the 2028 Olympic venue.

AAP

Olympic triathlon silver medallist Hayden Wilde hospitalised in Japan after bike crash

The 27-year-old had threatened the New Zealand national record with a blazing 10k a day before the incident

The Independent UK

England selectors back Zak Crawley ‘to the hilt’ despite run of low scores

Pressure is building around the 27-year-old, who averaged just 8.66 in a torrid tour of New Zealand before Christmas.

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: State of emergency as high winds and floods hit New Zealand

Met Service issues red warning amid deepening low pressure, while Europe experiences above average temperatures

The Guardian - UK

This NZ law aims to give people with criminal convictions a ‘clean slate’. It’s not working

If you own a business, would you be willing to hire a person who has been convicted for a crime? Give them a chance when a background check shows they have a criminal record?

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Why we shouldn’t turn up our noses at New Zealand sauvignon blanc

Wine snobs can be a bit sniffy about it, but New Zealand sauvignon blanc is one of the most widely drunk whites in the UK

AAP

Severe winds ground Glory in NZ, cause postponement

Perth Glory's final-round match against the Phoenix in Wellington will be postponed from Friday to Sunday due to the cancellation of flights in New Zealand.

The Independent UK

New Zealand city declares state of emergency as streets and homes flood

Forecasters are warning of a ‘threat to life’ from falling trees and flying debris

AAP

Christchurch hit by floods, wild winds in Wellington

New Zealand's MetService has issued its first red weather warning in six months, urging Wellingtonians to stay home to avoid destructive winds.

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The Conversation

Playing politics with AI: why NZ needs rules on the use of ‘fake’ images in election campaigns

Seeing is no longer believing in the age of images and videos generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and this is having an impact on elections in New Zealand and elsewhere.

The Guardian - AU

Tinā review – a feelgood choir drama that follows a winning formula

A huge hit in Aotearoa New Zealand, this film follows a teacher who transforms an elite private school with music, played beautifully by Anapela Polataivao

Fortune

Europe is banning 'golden passports' but wealthy Americans still have other options

Investment migration experts say there are options outside of Europe for for high-net-worth individuals looking for a Plan B.

International Business Times

New Zealand, Phillippines Sign Troops Deal In 'Deteriorating' Strategic Environment

The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment.

The Independent UK

Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances while facing an assertive China

The Philippines has signed a military pact with New Zealand, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila continues to build security alliances as it faces an increasingly aggressive China in the disputed South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Possum hunts, Antarctica and the army: one woman’s road to winning the most extreme mountain bike contest

The first woman to land a backflip in competition, Robin Goomes grew up on a remote island off New Zealand and sold possum furs to buy her first dirt bike aged 10

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You Can Now Explore New Zealand In Minecraft & Yes, You Can Adopt A Kiwi

Minecraft has teamed up with Tourism New Zealand to create six New Zealand-themed Minecraft maps & are offering sweet deals on travel.

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