23 Jun 2023

Video Game Addiction

From ICYMI, 4:00 pm on 23 June 2023


Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at video game addiction. 

Title Video Game Addiction

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Video games are hugely popular in New Zealand and around the world. Over 90 percent of homes in New Zealand have a gaming device, but too much time playing video games can cause real problems. 

Find out more about the news stories covered in our bulletin - 

Wreckage from missing Titanic sub found.

Strikes called off as high school teachers' employment dispute heads to arbitration.

Petitions launched in support of teacher pay dispute, and in opposition to strike action.

Fossil remains uncovered while assessing cyclone damage in Hawke's Bay. 

New Zealand left of the list of locations for Taylor Swift's new tour dates. 

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