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As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?

17 October 2025

Social media bans suggest a resurgence of conservative values in our digital lives. But at what cost to young people’s autonomy, creativity and expression?

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The Foreign Minister instructed officials to bring Trevor Mallard back early - the same day his successor was approved
	16 Oct: The Foreign Minister instructed officials to bring Trevor Mallard back early - the same day his successor was approved... more

Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations
	15 Oct: Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations... more

Documents released by Te Pati Maori accuse former party vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi of making "threats of physical violence"
	14 Oct: Documents released by Te Pati Maori accuse former party vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi of making "threats of physical violence"... more

Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein 'we'll play some more soon' over email, UK media reports
	13 Oct: Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is back in the spotlight after UK media published an email between the pair over the weekend.... more

London is the world's 'phone theft capital', but one Aussie decides to fight back
	10 Oct: Emma Van Der Hoek had only just moved to London from Sydney when her phone was stolen. She was inspired to do something about it.... more

Nine people killed in violent Kashmir protests that took place during internet blackout
	3 Oct: The extent of the violence is still becoming clear after days of protests took place amid an internet blackout in the region of Kashmir administered by Pakistan.... more

Internet and mobile coverage restored in Afghanistan after 48-hour blackout ordered by Taliban authorities
	2 Oct: The 48-hour outage was ordered by Taliban authorities but they have not yet commented on the restoration of services.... more

Multiple UK charities cut ties with Duchess of York over email to Jeffrey Epstein
	23 Sep: The decisions came after British media reported that the Duchess had described the disgraced financier as a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend" in a 2011 letter.... more

Mobile operators are directly reaching out to customers still reliant on the 3G network before it shuts down
	21 Sep: Mobile operators are directly reaching out to customers still reliant on the 3G network before it shuts down... more

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Most Popular Recent Technology News

21 Sep: Mobile operators are directly reaching out to customers still reliant on the 3G network before it shuts down ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

23 Sep: Multiple UK charities cut ties with Duchess of York over email to Jeffrey Epstein ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

02 Oct: Internet and mobile coverage restored in Afghanistan after 48-hour blackout ordered by Taliban authorities ++++++++++++++++++++

03 Oct: Nine people killed in violent Kashmir protests that took place during internet blackout ++++++++++++++++++

14 Oct: Documents released by Te Pati Maori accuse former party vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi of making "threats of physical violence" ++++++++++++

10 Oct: London is the world's 'phone theft capital', but one Aussie decides to fight back ++++++++++++

13 Oct: Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein 'we'll play some more soon' over email, UK media reports ++++++++

Technology NewsLinks

19 Oct: 13 nifty usb-c gadgets you didn’t know you needed (PC World)

18 Oct: Save 40% on the ultimate mug warming set that actually works (now $54) (PC World)

18 Oct: Laptop docking stations may evolve into ‘ai docks’ with video and apps (PC World)

18 Oct: Windows 10’s death sure doesn’t feel like a pc apocalypse (PC World)

17 Oct: Your ai stock market wingman is waiting—and it’s just $55 for lifetime access (PC World)

17 Oct: Archer & emergence quantum forge graphene device partnership (ITBrief)

17 Oct: Ovhcloud unveils ai-powered cooling to cut water & energy use (ITBrief)

17 Oct: Tech life (BBCWorld)

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Motorsports:
Kiwi Formula One driver Liam Lawson has finished 9th in the Sprint Race at the United States Grand Prix in Texas 6:56

Cricket:
The White Ferns have been frustrated by a second successive wash-out in Colombo at the women's 50-over World Cup 6:26

Accident and Emergency:
A man's died from serious injuries sustained two weeks ago when a car and a motorcycle collided in Ngaruawahia 21:56

Rugby:
The Canterbury rugby team are expecting another torrid home knockout as they host Hawke's Bay in the second NPC semifinal tonight, to see who'll play Otago in the final 21:16

International:
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Entertainment:
Ace Frehley has died aged 74 20:17

International:
Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles and honours after speaking with King Charles 19:56

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Olivia Culpo has suffered a "little bit of an identity crisis" since giving birth 19:47

Entertainment:
Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize 19:17

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