Measles
Samoa repeatedly warned about growing threat of measles
Samoa was warned as early as March to immunise its population against measles. Audio
2019 - the year of measles
This year New Zealanders were reminded of just how dangerous measles could be, as cases spiked around the country - and particularly in Auckland. The epidemic turned deadly in Samoa, where 73 people -… Audio
Samoa measles state of emergency extended
The state of emergency in Samoa, declared due to the measles epidemic, has been extended to 29 December 2019. It was due to have ended on Sunday, 15 December. Prime...
Tonga and health agencies to investigate faulty measles vaccines
Tonga and two international health agencies are investigating tens of thousands of faulty measles vaccines.
Measles epidemic in Samoa originated in New Zealand
Otago University epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker talks about the measles epidemic in Samoa originating in New Zealand. Audio
Air NZ passengers warned to check measles immunisation
Public health officials are warning passengers on two Air New Zealand flights or people who passed through Auckland and Wellington airports a week ago to check they are immunised against measles.
Pacific vulnerable to measles despite Samoa vaccination drive
Samoa's measles death toll now at 72 with 5000 sick over past two months and vulnerabilities remain for Pacific despite mass vaccination efforts. Audio
Pacific community in Wellington comes out to support Samoa
More than $NZ5000 was raised on Tuesday night in Porirua for families affected by the measles epidemic in Samoa. Audio
NZ Samoan doctors going to Samoa to help deal with epidemic
Otago University Pacific health sciences associate dean Associate Prof Tai Sopoaga talks about the New Zealand based Samoan doctors heading to Samoa to help assist with the measles epidemic there. Audio
Mass vaccination campaign starting to help in Samoa - NZ doctor
Samoa's recent two day mass vaccination campaign now appears to be having a positive impact in the battle against the deadly virus. Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin says to restore reader confidence, The Otago Daily Times must publish the results of its review of processes that led to Garrick Tremain's offensive measles cartoon being published. And the… Audio
Samoa's measles crisis in pictures
The death toll from measles in Samoa is continuing to rise, but the government says thanks to a mass vaccination programme 89 percent of people have now been vaccinated.
Cartoon controversy rocks the ODT
A deeply inappropriate cartoon in the Otago Daily Times sparked demonstrations at the paper's door this week as well as discontent among the paper's own people. It reminded editors potentially… Audio
Cartoon controversy rocks the ODT
A deeply inappropriate cartoon in the Otago Daily Times sparked demonstrations at the paper's door this week as well as discontent among the paper's own people. It reminded editors potentially…
AudioWHO: Measles deaths a global problem
The measles death toll in Samoa is now at 63, as mobile vaccination units hit the deserted roads, making sure everyone has their shot. Audio
Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta - Samoa measles emergency
Measles continues to impact the nations of the Pacific, particularly Samoa where more than 60 people have died. A state of emergency has been declared with mandatory vaccinations and no public… Audio
Samoa shut down as mass vaccination begins
Samoa went into shutdown today as the death toll from the measles epidemic climbed to 62 and a two-day door to door vaccination campaign got underway.
People were told to stay at home today between… Video, Audio
Samoa measles outbreak: 'There is no certainty when this will stop'
Christmas has turned into a time of mourning and pain for Auckland's Samoan community, as those back home battle with a measles epidemic.
World-first online measles chatbot
A world-first online measles chatbot designed by two young Pacific doctors in Auckland has gone gangbusters. Audio
Tremain's work cut from Otago Daily Times after racist cartoon
Protesters gathered outside the Otago Daily Times in Dunedin today to show their anger at a cartoon which poked fun at the measles epidemic in Samoa.
In response, the newspaper has announced it will… Video, Audio
