Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply.

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,…