The Gisborne Herald has joined a host of New Zealand publishers in reaching agreements to join Google News Showcase, a programme paying publishers to curate content and build deeper relationships with readers. Other national, regional and local titles joining Google News Showcase this month include Stuff, Allied Press, The Spinoff, Ashburton Guardian, Mahurangi Matters and Hibiscus Matters, The Wairarapa Times-Age and the Wanaka App. Google NZ country director Caroline Rainsford said these agreements showed Google’s commitment to New Zealand’s news industry. Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher said the agreement acknowledged the value Stuff’s trustworthy journalism provided to Kiwis all over the motu. “We’re pleased to reach terms with Google to ensure our content reaches News Showcase readers,” said Boucher.

Source: Stuff June 14, 2023 21:41 UTC