8:20am - New Zealand unveils huge stimulus package to ease pandemic shock

New Zealand unveiled a NZ$12.1 billion (US$7.3 billion) stimulus package Tuesday as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern raided the nation´s "rainy day" fund to soften the economic hit from the coronavirus pandemic.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson conceded "recession is almost certain" but said the package — which focuses on wage subsidies, tax breaks and a boost to healthcare — would help contain its impact.

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