Measles cases rise to 17 following new Auckland infection

Sunday 2 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 2 Nov 2025, 7:46pm

In this story Simeon Brown, Pharmac

Health New Zealand has confirmed a new measles case in Auckland, which is linked to a previous case acquired overseas. The total number of known infections nationwide has risen to 17. Cases have been identified in Northland, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, and Nelson.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 2 Nov 2025, 4:33pm

   Measles outbreak: One new infection in Auckland - linked to overseas travel case (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 2 Nov 2025, 5:45pm

   Measles case total rises to 17 as another found in Auckland - Health NZ (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSun 2 Nov 2025, 7:46pm

   Measles case total rises to 17 with one more in Auckland (opens in new tab)