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Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if proposed new law passed


Published on 2025-04-28 15:22:19 - ThePrint
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  • By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Google said on Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news articles and ditch the agreements it has with local news organisations, if the country's

Google has warned that it may stop linking to news from New Zealand if the country passes a proposed new law that would force tech giants to pay for news content. The proposed law, similar to one passed in Australia, aims to make digital platforms compensate media companies for the news snippets they display. Google's regional director, Caroline Rainsford, expressed concerns that the legislation could lead to the removal of Google's News Showcase from New Zealand, impacting the visibility of local news publishers. The tech giant argues that the law could disrupt the free flow of information and affect its ability to provide useful services to users.

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