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    Changes to existing Covid-19 schemes, to help businesses across the country

    Changes to existing Covid-19 schemes, to help businesses across the country


    The wage subsidy is being extended, and the Covid-19 sick leave scheme is being modified, to make it more accessible.

    Finance Minister Grant Robertson says this means anybody who is being asked to stay home, because they are required to self-isolate, or because they are immuno-compromised, has the confidence to do so.

    He says they don't want people to be afraid of being tested, because they think their livelihoods, or jobs, are at risk.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
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     Politics:
    Former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101 21:27

     Entertainment:
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     Politics:
    Kaipara's new mayor has been named, following accusations of an unfair voting process 21:17

     Entertainment:
    Kevin Federline has claimed Britney Spears cheated on him with a female dancer 20:47

     Entertainment:
    Barbara Palvin will walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with a broken foot 20:17

     Entertainment:
    Mark Ruffalo saved Woody Harrelson from a bar fight 19:47

     Entertainment:
    Katy Perry says becoming a mother is "the best decision" she has ever made in her life 19:17

     Cricket:
    Opening batter Devon Conway has been dropped from the Black Caps' playing XI for tomorrow night's first T20 against England in Christchurch 18:57

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