News | Politics
15 Oct 2025 19:03
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Politics

    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

     Other Politics News
     15 Oct: Hospitality New Zealand's throwing its support behind a Government inspection of sector rules
     15 Oct: Expectations Government moves to cut red tape - could save hospitality businesses money
     15 Oct: Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations
     15 Oct: About 50 unionised factory workers at Resene are striking outside the company's Lower Hutt office
     14 Oct: A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade
     14 Oct: Savvy politicians know how to ‘perform’ authenticity – the Jacinda Ardern doco offers a masterclass
     14 Oct: Documents released by Te Pati Maori accuse former party vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi of making "threats of physical violence"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Former New Zealand halfback Ant Strachan has commended Folau Fakatava for working his way back into the minds of All Blacks selectors More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block More...


     Today's News

    		 Law and Order:
    Police are asking people to report any sightings around Hamilton of a grey Mazda ute belonging to a 39-year old man, who's been missing about two months 18:57

     Accident and Emergency:
    A burning vehicle's closed State Highway One in Tasman in both directions, north of Kekerengu 18:37

     Motoring:
    When is the F1 US Grand Prix, how can I watch and who is battling for the championship? 18:17

     Business:
    Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block 18:07

     Health & Safety:
    Conjoined boys born in PNG bound for Australia for medical treatment 17:57

     Soccer:
    Put me in coach 17:37

     International:
    Hamas releases more remains of hostages as video of executions in Gaza emerges 17:37

     Politics:
    Hospitality New Zealand's throwing its support behind a Government inspection of sector rules 17:27

     Law and Order:
    A Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill an MP has made his first appearance in the District Court today 17:27

     Motoring:
    Waikato's State Highway 30 - from Te Kuiti to Benneydale - is expected to open at 7pm - after being closed since yesterday's downpours 16:57

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd