Social Issues

Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

The jury said Meta shouldered 70% of the responsibility while YouTube bore the remaining 30%.

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PM says the relief is targeted at the genuinely squeezed middle lower income working New Zealanders.

Is the fuel support package 'generous' or not enough?

The Government today announced it would give $50 a week to families who qualify for the in-work tax credit.

Tuesday 7:01pm

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Chronic busyness is losing its appeal, but what comes after the career climb?

Jess Stuart outlines the growth of the four-day week and other healthy alternatives to "hustle culture".

Mon, Mar 23

Australian under-16s can no longer legally be on social media.

Kiwis aged 15-24 lag in world happiness rankings

The World Happiness Report 2026, released today, suggested high social media usage was linked to lower wellbeing.

Thu, Mar 19

Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News.

Parents at war: How to keep your kids out of your messy divorce

More than 6000 parents separate from their spouses in New Zealand every year. How can they navigate the challenges while minimising their children's distress?

Thu, Mar 19

Jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

The jury said Meta shouldered 70% of the responsibility while YouTube bore the remaining 30%.

9:02am

1:30

Is the fuel support package 'generous' or not enough?

The Government today announced it would give $50 a week to families who qualify for the in-work tax credit.

Tuesday 7:01pm

4:30

Chronic busyness is losing its appeal, but what comes after the career climb?

Jess Stuart outlines the growth of the four-day week and other healthy alternatives to "hustle culture".

Mon, Mar 23

Kiwis aged 15-24 lag in world happiness rankings

The World Happiness Report 2026, released today, suggested high social media usage was linked to lower wellbeing.

Thu, Mar 19

Parents at war: How to keep your kids out of your messy divorce

More than 6000 parents separate from their spouses in New Zealand every year. How can they navigate the challenges while minimising their children's distress?

Thu, Mar 19

A visitor tries out a coffin at Death Fest in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Thailand's Death Fest invites visitors to embrace mortality

The unusual fair, now in its second year, has broached the subject that's uncomfortable for many.

Tue, Mar 17

Mahjong venues told RNZ they are entertainment venues and that they are not breaking any laws.

Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) said whether a mahjong venue required a gambling license depended on how the activity was run, and the amount of money involved.

Mon, Mar 16

Govt's targets: Employment remains elusive, three others risk not being met

Four of the Government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.

Fri, Mar 13

Indonesia will be the first country in Southeast Asia to restrict the access of children to social media.

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

It would become the first country in Southeast Asia to restrict the access of children to social media.

Sat, Mar 7

How GLP-1 medications might fight addiction

The new results suggest — but don’t prove — that the weight-loss medications may be able to target the underlying source of cravings.

Thu, Mar 5

Trapped overseas: Why some parents can’t move home with their kids

How international custody laws mean having a baby overseas with a non-NZ partner can leave people stuck in that country.

Sun, Mar 1

February 2026

John Davidson attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England.

Taboo tics like shouting slurs are uncommon in Tourette syndrome

The reactions to Davidson's tics at the BAFTA awards make clear that Tourette syndrome remains a deeply misunderstood condition, says sociology professor Rena Zito.

Wed, Feb 25

How did the Queen’s favourite son end up in the back of a cop car?

Following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest this week, we take a look at the downward trajectory of this once cherished and glamorous royal.

Sat, Feb 21

Healing the sick or preying on the vulnerable? US faith healer performs in NZ

Kiwi medical expert warns punters to bring a 'closed cheque book' if attending 'Apostle' Kathryn Krick's event.

Fri, Feb 20

Wellington food rescue charity needs new home or faces closure

Kiwi Community Assistance feeds 10,000 mouths a month and needs to line up a new home "in the next few weeks".

Wed, Feb 4

January 2026

Ego, overconfidence, self-esteem, narcissism, rejecting the opinions of others, Earth revolving around high confident businessman. stock illustration

Is narcissism the reason educated people fall for conspiracy theories?

Research shows the two concepts, though seemingly separate, may actually be closely linked.

Mon, Jan 19

Red Frogs runs education programmes and outreaches at events popular with young people.

Funding challenge for charity keeping revellers safe at events

Red Frogs looked after more than 300 people across six locations over the New Year's period.

Tue, Jan 13

Ria Hall says the original relationship was a "whirlwind".

Convicted of assaulting his ex-partner, he then spoke for his iwi at Koroneihana

2025’s most read: Ria Hall, a chart-topping singer who was a victim of domestic violence, spoke to Yvonne Tahana for Marae.

Sat, Jan 10

Kiwis at the departure gate tell us why they're leaving. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

Ditching NZ for Oz: Kiwis at departure gate reveal why they're leaving

2025’s most read: Last year was meant to be the one when NZ closed the income gap with Australia and stemmed the exodus. Instead, more Kiwis than ever left for a better life.

Fri, Jan 9