Roger McClay: Former National minister and Commissioner for Children dies, aged 80
“He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.” Initially elected MP for Taupō in 1984, McClay was…
Boyne Island boy Nayte Scott diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Nayte Scott is a patient little boy who loves playing with his Lego and watching movies at his…
Why is Australia banning children under 16 from social media – and can they enforce it?
This summer, the Australian government is going to extraordinary lengths to make sure the country’s incredibly online teens…
Satellite photos appear to show corpse disposal in Sudan
CAIRO (AP) — New satellite images analyzed Friday appear to show further efforts by the paramilitary Rapid Support…
Denmark’s government aims to ban access to social media for children aged under 15
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s government on Friday announced an agreement to ban access to social media for…
Former teacher shot by student wins $10M jury verdict against ex-administrator
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A jury in Virginia awarded $10 million Thursday to a former teacher who…
Which social media platforms will be forced to ban Australian users under the age of 16?
Nine platforms will be included in Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 next month, however…
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay found guilty of child sex abuse
Some charges were representative, meaning the offences happened more than once. He was accused of possessing and making…
Reddit and Kick added to child social media ban
Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 will apply to messaging board Reddit and live-streaming platform…
Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, global hunger authority says
CAIRO (AP) — Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur…
Head Start centers face closure during government shutdown
The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving working parents scrambling for…
Israel hands over bodies of 45 Palestinians after Hamas returned soldiers’ remains
DEIR AL-BALAH (AP) — Israel on Monday handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians, health officials in Gaza…