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Australia to ban social media for under-16s in sweeping child protection move

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to prohibit children under 16 from signing up for social media, citing concerns over mental health impacts.

Social media companies will be responsible for enforcing the ban. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are expected to comply strictly.

9 November 2024

Farewell to a Hero: Sir Robert Gillies, last 28th Māori Battalion soldier, passes away at 99

Sir Robert “Bom” Gillies, the last surviving soldier of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon in Rotorua at 99. Gillies joined the Battalion at just 17, after lying about his age to enlist.

During World War II, he fought in North Africa and Italy, including the brutal Battle of Monte Cassino, where he sustained injuries.

9 November 2024

Why common sense is branded extremist in today’s politics

In a world where “right-wing extremist” labels are handed out freely, Professor of Experimental Economics Ananish Chaudhuri shares on his journey from a progressive to a so-called “extremist.”

Newspapers buzzed with headlines calling Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s rise a “hard right” shift, mirroring reactions when Labour lost power in New Zealand. But Chaudhuri argues that progressivism today isn’t about helping people; instead, he suggests it’s become a rigid orthodoxy.

9 November 2024

The Great Forgetting: Internet archives under attack as Big Tech censors history

Economist Martin Armstrong reports on how major platforms are systematically erasing historical records and limiting access to once-public information.

Archive.org, a pioneer in web archiving since 1994, has faced severe disruptions recently, halting its real-time data collection.

9 November 2024

Rotorua iwi-led 80-home rental development to address housing crisis

Ngāti Whakaue has unveiled Manawa Gardens, an 80-home rental development on iwi land in Rotorua’s Ōwhata suburb. The project aims to ease the local housing shortage.

The $46.5m project, in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, offers affordable rentals at 75% of market rates and is prioritised for Ngāti Whakaue and Te Arawa descendants.

9 November 2024

‘Move to New Zealand’ trends on Google as Americans react to Trump’s 2024 election win

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election, Google searches for “Move to New Zealand” spiked among Americans.

Top search queries included “Immigrate to New Zealand,” “How can I move to New Zealand,” and “New Zealand citizenship.” This wave of interest mirrors past US elections, where spikes in emigration searches have followed Trump’s wins.

9 November 2024

Google admits voting feature favoured Harris over Trump, blames ‘technical glitch’

Google has admitted that its search engine directed voters to polling stations for Kamala Harris but failed to provide similar information for Donald Trump.

Social media users noticed that when searching ‘Where can I vote for Harris?’ Google offered an interactive map of polling sites. But when they typed “Where can I vote for Trump?” only news stories appeared.