Measles cases rise as health officials work to contain outbreak

Friday 31 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 6:45pm

Health New Zealand reports between 13 and 14 confirmed measles cases nationwide, with three people hospitalised. As cases are linked to a third school, the government has made measles vaccines free for everyone in New Zealand over the age of one.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 2:00pm

   NZ measles outbreak: How to know if you are protected (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 31 Oct 2025, 6:11pm

   Extent of measles outbreak will be confirmed over coming days, an epidemiologist says (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 31 Oct 2025, 6:45pm

   Govt confirms all measles vaccines are free – growing outbreak fears (opens in new tab)