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![Children’s social media ban could be discussed in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Children’s social media ban could be discussed in NZ
Australia’s Government has pledged $6.5 million to trial age verification technology.
![A personal goodbye: Newsreader Eric Young](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
A personal goodbye: Newsreader Eric Young
Newsreader Eric Young will present his final 5.30pm bulletin for Sky TV on Friday night. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday
![Is an Instagram ‘like’ micro-cheating? Gen Z embraces digital sleuthing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Is an Instagram ‘like’ micro-cheating? Gen Z embraces digital sleuthing
Life online creates more avenues for betrayal, and more granular forms of control.
![Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Could your son be radicalised by misogynistic content online?
If your concerned about your sons, maybe it's time to talk to them about their algorithms.
![Opinion: Banning social media for teens won’t help - teaching digital media literacy will](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Opinion: Banning social media for teens won’t help - teaching digital media literacy will
OPINION: Digital devices, social media blamed mental and social wellbeing decline.
!['Good and bad': Alec Baldwin's personal tribute as trial looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Good and bad': Alec Baldwin's personal tribute as trial looms
'In spite of some tough times for me, I wouldn’t trade any of it.'
![Opinion: Fear and loathing in NZ – in defence of name suppression](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Opinion: Fear and loathing in NZ – in defence of name suppression
OPINION: I have had clients attempt suicide as a result of breaches of publication.
![Morgan Freeman slams 'unauthorised' use of his voice for AI 'scam'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Morgan Freeman slams 'unauthorised' use of his voice for AI 'scam'
The actor joins a growing list of celebs being targeted by AI imitations and deepfakes.
![Influencer shut down her AI clone after disturbing chats arose](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Influencer shut down her AI clone after disturbing chats arose
Caryn Marjorie released a digital version of herself. She shut it down eight months later.
![Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside
Frightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.
![For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change
The Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.
![If social media bans don't work, how can we protect our kids online?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
If social media bans don't work, how can we protect our kids online?
Experts say a ban only delays young people’s exposure, it does not help them manage it.
![Simon Wilson: Stanford vs Reti vs Brown - who's doing good government?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Simon Wilson: Stanford vs Reti vs Brown - who's doing good government?
OPINION: How much does the National Party care about principles of good government?
![TikTok advertisers prepare contingency plans as US ban looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
TikTok advertisers prepare contingency plans as US ban looms
Financial Times: TikTok has become a key part of the marketing strategies for many brands.
![Celebrity stag put down after hikers feed him croissants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Celebrity stag put down after hikers feed him croissants
Upset residents have blamed tourists for the deterioration in Callum's health.
![What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep
From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?
![Tension builds between Musk and his top exec at X](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Tension builds between Musk and his top exec at X
Financial Times: Tensions between billionaire and his top executive rising.
![How a burner phone changed my life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How a burner phone changed my life
Logging on has never been easier, or more addictive. How hard is kicking the habit?
![Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
![How Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta failed children on safety, US states say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta failed children on safety, US states say
NYT: The CEO and his team drove Meta’s efforts to capture young users, lawsuits allege.