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RNZ News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Auckland schools work to put an end to 'confession pages'
Pacific education 7 minutes ago As the government looks into banning social media for under 16s, some schools are dealing with online bullying in secret social media pages.

RNZ News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
B416 lobby group supports govt plans for social media ban
A lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s. B416 Co-Chair Anna Curzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.

RNZ News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
children technology 5 minutes ago In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the awards which took place in London, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

RNZ News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Education Minister on social media ban for U16s
A rift between coalition partners is growing with National ploughing ahead with investigating how to ban social media use for the under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Corin Dann. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.

RNZ News
09-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Youthline on proposed social media ban for under 16s
A youth support service is worried a proposed blanket ban on social media for under sixteens could stop young people accessing much needed mental heath help. National is pushing for a new law that would force social media giants to use age verification measures to keep under 16 years off their platforms. Youthline CEO, Shae Ronald spoke to Lisa Owen. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.