Two separate antibiotic-resistant bacteria outbreaks at Christchurch Hospital

Monday 17 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 11:26am

Health NZ has confirmed two separate outbreaks of different vancomycin-resistant enterococci strains on a single ward at Christchurch Hospital. Fewer than 10 patients have been affected by the bacteria, with many being carriers rather than infected. The outbreaks were identified as of 14 November.

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1. StuffMon 17 Nov 2025, 7:01am

   Two separate VRE outbreaks detected at Christchurch Hospital (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 17 Nov 2025, 9:43am

   Two super bug outbreaks at Christchurch Hospital (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 11:21am

   Two antibiotic-resistant superbugs found at Christchurch Hospital (opens in new tab)

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4. Otago Daily TimesMon 17 Nov 2025, 11:26am

   Two separate superbugs confirmed in Christchurch Hospital outbreak (opens in new tab)