Measles cases rise to 16 following new detections in Wellington

Saturday 1 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 1 Nov 2025, 6:17pm

In this story Health New Zealand, Wellington Girls' College

Health New Zealand has confirmed two additional measles cases in the Wellington region, including one student at Wellington Girls’ College. The national total has reached 16 cases. Pasifika health providers are increasing vaccination efforts as concerns grow regarding community spread and insufficient vaccination rates.

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1. StuffSat 1 Nov 2025, 5:31pm

   Record number of measles vaccines given as more cases confirmed (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 1 Nov 2025, 5:45pm

   Two new cases of measles in Wellington region, 16 total cases (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 1 Nov 2025, 6:17pm

   Pasifika health services scramble as measles cases rise (opens in new tab)