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Samoa measles epidemic: non-essential road travel banned
The Samoan government has taken a further drastic step in its bid to curb the devastating measles epidemic that has killed at least 60 people in less than two months. Audio
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Samoa measles cartoon creator: 'I see nothing wrong'
Garrick Tremain says his cartoon referring to the Samoa measles epidemic is 'a simple light-hearted joke' and he won't be making a public apology. Audio
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Samoa measles cartoon creator: 'I see nothing wrong'
The New Zealand creator of a cartoon joking about the Samoa measles epidemic is defending it as a 'simple, innocuous joke' and says he won't be issuing a public apology. Audio
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Otago Daily Times cartoon sparks calls for anti-racism training
The Otago Daily Times is being told to make a substantial donation to the Red Cross in Samoa after being slammed for a cartoon considered racist, heartless and insensitive.
The paper has been forced… Audio
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Samoa measles: NZ medical team leader on the situation on the ground
The death toll in Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to at least 55, with children making up almost all of the dead.
As the Samoan government ramps up its mass immunisation campaign, it estimates… Audio
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Samoa measles outbreak: Many still visiting traditional healers
As Samoa struggles to deal with the deadly measles epidemic, people are flocking to a traditional healer in desperation. Last week the government shut down a man claiming to heal with 'special water'. Audio
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Samoa measles cartoon creator: 'I see nothing wrong'
Garrick Tremain says his cartoon referring to the Samoa measles epidemic is 'a simple light-hearted joke' and he won't be making a public apology. Audio
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News in Samoan for 4 December 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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Samoan government issues new emergency orders
In Samoa, the government has issued a new raft of emergency orders in a desperate bid to get the deadly measles epidemic under control.
The disease has killed 55 people, mainly children, and the toll… Audio
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Samoa measles: People told to wait at home for vaccination teams
The Samoan government has taken a further drastic step in its bid to curb the devastating measles epidemic that has killed at least 55 people in less than two months.
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Sport: World Cup qualification a boost for Fiji women's rugby
Fiji Rugby is keen to capitalise after the women's national team qualified for their first ever World Cup in 2021.
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Top Stories for Wednesday 4 December 2019
Audio 4 Dec 2019More emergency measures are introduced to battle measles in Samoa, Andrew Little makes the case for cannabis legalisation, three women who say their children were abused by Peter Ellis say ongoing… Audio
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Cartoonist not sorry for measles cartoon labelled as racist
A cartoonist who's latest work is being slammed as racist says "it's not causing anymore death" Garrick Tremain's cartoon depicts two women outside of a travel agent, with a caption that reads: 'I… Audio
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Samoa plans mass shutdown of country to tackle measles
We go to Samoa now, where the measles epidemic is no laughing matter - a planned government shut down will take place tomorrow and Friday to allow mass vaccinations across the country. Samoa has… Audio
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Samoa measles epidemic 'has not yet peaked'
The Detail - Samoa is throwing everything it has into the battle against measles, but the relentless spread of the disease and rising death toll prove the fight is far from over.
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World-first measles online chatbot sees surge in users from Pacific desperate for help
A world-first online measles chatbot designed by two young Pacific doctors in Auckland has gone gangbusters over the last few weeks with an increasing number of parents in the Pacific asking for help… Audio
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Samoan health workers working round the clock to save locals
But first let's begin in Samoa, where 174 people are being watched closely in the country's hospitals, 18 of them critically ill with measles. Some doctors say they are under pressure and they are… Audio
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Samoa's devastating measles epidemic
Samoa's measles epidemic is exacting an horrific toll. Hospitals are overrun, health staff are exhausted, public gatherings have ceased, and the death toll continues to climb. Audio
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Samoa's devastating measles epidemic
Samoa's measles epidemic is exacting an horrific toll. Hospitals are overrun, health staff are exhausted, public gatherings have ceased, and the death toll continues to climb.
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Samoa measles outbreak: Many still visiting traditional healers
As Samoa struggles to deal with the deadly measles epidemic, people are flocking to a traditional healer in desperation. Last week the government shut down a man claiming to heal with 'special water'. Audio
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Samoa measles crisis: Death toll rises to 55
Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said medical centres in New Zealand will be reminded all children under 18 should be vaccinated for measles regardless of their citizenship.
Checkpoint… Video, Audio
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Newspaper apologises for Samoa measles cartoon
The Otago Daily Times has apologised for publishing a cartoon that jokes about the measles outbreak in Samoa, where 55 people have died.
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Measles in Samoa: Many still visiting traditional healers
As Samoa struggles to deal with the deadly measles epidemic, people are flocking to a traditional healer in desperation.
Last week the government repeatedly shut down a man claiming to have a medical… Video, Audio
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Measles: Health Ministry warns people travelling to Pacific
The Health Ministry will be reminding doctors all people under 18 years old can get a free measles jab in New Zealand regardless of their citizenship, after a Samoan toddler was reportedly turned down… Video, Audio
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Unimmunised toddler refused vaccine in NZ, returns to Samoa
An unimmunised toddler has landed in Samoa on Tuesday afternoon, after being refused a measles vaccine in New Zealand. The 15-month-old boy had been visiting New Zealand with his family but had been… Audio
