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Read back over the day's events for everything related to Covid-19 in New Zealand today.
The Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the government promised $22million to help GPs with the extra costs caused by the pandemic.
It said they had received half of that, and were told they would no longer be getting the rest.
The association said GPs were essential services on the frontline as well as small businesses which relied on cash flow.
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said the funding decision was part of an "ongoing conversation" between GPs and health authorities.
- If you have symptoms of the coronavirus, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 (+64 9 358 5453 for international SIMs) or call your GP - don't show up at a medical centre
Read back over RNZ's live blog for the day's Covid-19 news:
