New Zealand's government introduces legislation to ban social media use for under-16s, echoing similar moves by Australia and the UK, as concerns grow over the impact of social media on youth mental health.

WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government moved ahead with plans to ban children under 16 from using social media, with legislation set to be introduced to parliament on Monday.

"Social media is exposing them to harmful content, addictive technology and pressures they are not equipped to deal with, and it's affecting their family life, mental health,…