‘A really big risk’: Labour frosty over Government’s social media ban proposal
The legislation will oblige social media platforms to take “reasonable steps” to check users are over 16 years…
Social media ban: Government legislation to be introduced, but NZ First, Act disagree
Several methods could be used to do this, including “using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID…
Under-16 social media ban: Teenagers say VPNs and fake ages could bypass rules
The Government has been developing its own approach, with National aiming to introduce legislation and secure its passage…
Schools ban Woolworths’ Disney Ooshies collectables after toys cause conflict among students
A school Facebook post said Ooshies “have become a significant distraction during class time and break times”. “Because…
Peter Huljich handed seven-year ban over Pushpay share sale
Huljich is now prohibited – for seven years from the date of his conviction (November 3, 2023), without…
Hauraki Gulf shellfish harvesting ban extended until 2028
The applicants are members of the Pou Rāhui Research Project, incorporating mātauranga Māori and scientific tools to restore…
Samoa on the brink of international rugby ban, local media reports
It added the development follows a meeting between Samoa Rugby Union and World Rugby representatives on Thursday. RNZ…
First offshore petroleum permit granted after ban repeal
Under the permit, EnZed Energy would undertake a staged exploration programme, beginning with a study of existing seismic…
Greyhound racing ban: Industry resigned to its fate as end is in sight
“People know it is happening and know there is nothing we can do about it, so they are…
PATHA challenges puberty blocker ban in High Court judicial review
Gender dysphoria (where an individual’s gender incongruence has an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing).Gender incongruence (where…
National looks to Labour to help pass social media ban for under-16s
While NZ First is supportive of the “intent” of Stanford’s law change, this week a spokesman said the…
Australian rugby league player Matt Nean’s 20-year ban overturned
Now, at 36, Nean can play his first match in nearly a decade after New South Wales rugby…