The New Zealand government will introduce a law banning social media use for children under 16, joining several countries that have taken the same path. New Zealand has been considering a social media ban for over a year, after neighboring Australia implemented its world-leading

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,…