France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027 - making it the first European nation to block teens under these restrictions.

The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media,  with French President Emmanuel Macron welcoming this move.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this comes after families in France have launched legal action towards TikTok over harmful content.

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France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027 - making it the first European nation to block teens under these restrictions.
The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media, &nbsp;with French President Emmanuel Macron welcoming this move.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this comes after families in France have launched legal action towards TikTok over harmful content.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on France looking to launch their own social media ban

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Recent data has unveiled a silver lining in the latest June-quarter inflation figures.

Rents rose at their slowest rate, annually, in 25 years, according to Stats NZ.

The country’s stock of rents rose by 0.5 percent between the June 2025 and 2026 quarters, continuing the trend of softening increases that began towards the end of 2024.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Recent data has unveiled a silver lining in the latest June-quarter inflation figures.
Rents rose at their slowest rate, annually, in 25 years, according to Stats NZ.
The country’s stock of rents rose by 0.5 percent between the June 2025 and 2026 quarters, continuing the trend of softening increases that began towards the end of 2024.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on rents rising at their slowest rate in 25 years

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It's been an interesting time for the tech sector, with many big companies reporting their results.

Tech stocks recently reversed some of the recent selloff last night - with the Nasdaq up 1.9 percent.

Milford Asset Management's Andrew Curtayne explained further.

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It's been an interesting time for the tech sector, with many big companies reporting their results.
Tech stocks recently reversed some of the recent selloff last night - with the Nasdaq up 1.9 percent.
Milford Asset Management's Andrew Curtayne explained further.
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Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the factors impacting the tech stocks

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Stuart Nash has copped some backlash after criticising opponent Katie Nimon over her move to take a few months off after giving birth. Was this out of line?

Is the ANZ Premiership over and done? We've heard three teams have have been told their contracts end in a matter of days. Are we worried about this? 

The Government will be launching a review after meth pipes were spotted in retailers. What do we make of this? Should we be concerned?

Did One News get it wrong in putting so much FIFA World Cup final coverage ahead of Ryan Fox's Open win?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&amp;A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Stuart Nash has copped some backlash after criticising opponent Katie Nimon over her move to take a few months off after giving birth. Was this out of line?
Is the ANZ Premiership over and done? We've heard three teams have have been told their contracts end in a matter of days. Are we worried about this?&nbsp;
The Government will be launching a review after meth pipes were spotted in retailers. What do we make of this? Should we be concerned?
Did One News get it wrong in putting so much FIFA World Cup final coverage ahead of Ryan Fox's Open win?
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The Huddle: Was Stuart Nash out of line?

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on France looking to launch their own social media ban

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