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Google showcases its journalism charm offensive
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Google showcases its journalism charm offensive

As new broadcasting minister Willie Jackson ramped up the rhetoric against Big Tech following his appointment in June, Google appears to have accelerated efforts to get Showcase live. 

Daniel Dunkley 25 Aug 2022
Google pays NZ publishers for news following Showcase launch
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Google pays NZ publishers for news following Showcase launch

Google will pay publishers a monthly fee to license news, and users can access articles from a wide range of trusted sources.

Daniel Dunkley 24 Aug 2022
CapitalNZ will be new digital magazine for Wellington

CapitalNZ will be new digital magazine for Wellington

CapitalNZ will be an independent digital news outlet for Wellingtonians.

Daniel Dunkley 19 Aug 2022
Google close to launching new NZ service
Technology

Google close to launching new NZ service

Sources say Google is poised to launch the NZ service as soon as this month, with the week beginning Aug 22 earmarked as a potential start date.

Daniel Dunkley 15 Aug 2022