New Zealand becomes latest country to propose social media ban for children

Underage users have been dodging the restrictions by using accounts registered to older people, setting up fake accounts, or by logging into private browsers.

A landmark law forced major social media platforms to block minors under 16 from December 10, 2025, one of the world's toughest regulations targeting major tech platforms.

Under the Online Safety Bill, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10 percent of their global revenue if they fail to comply.

But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.