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New Zealand’s prime minister proposes banning children from using social media

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday…

  • New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon proposes banning children under 16 from social media.
  • Bill lacks support from opposition parties in Luxon's coalition government.
  • Bill failed to pass before Parliament dissolved for November election.

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