Measles Outbreak
WHO warns Pacific travellers over Auckland measles outbreak
In the wake of the measles outbreak in New Zealand, the World Health Organisation says travellers to and from Auckland should be fully immunised. Audio
Measles outbreak expected to worsen - Health Ministry
Minstry of Health modelling suggests the measles outbreak has not reached its peak and could continue to worsen for some weeks.
There are now 914 confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease… Video, Audio
Measles cases hit 215 across New Zealand
More than 200 cases of measles have been confirmed in New Zealand since the start of this year, with the majority in Auckland, according to the latest figures.
Measles-infected person ignored professional health warnings
A person who potentially exposed hundreds of domestic passengers last week to measles had ignored warnings to stay isolated.
Kids not vaccinated? Keep them at home, parents warned
Parents of children who haven't been vaccinated for measles in Canterbury are being advised to keep them at home. It comes as the region grapples with an outbreak of the contagious virus - which has… Audio
Measles outbreak: Up to 100,000 Cantabrians must be vaccinated
A Canterbury doctor helping tackle the region's measles outbreak warns up to 100,000 people must be vaccinated. Audio
More measles cases likely in Canterbury, officials say
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury has climbed to 25 and authorities say further cases are likely given that the disease is circulating widely in the community. Audio
Waikato measles outbreak spreads
A student at another Waikato school has been confirmed as having measles.