Measles outbreak in New Zealand reaches 13 confirmed cases

Thursday 30 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 30 Oct 2025, 1:52pm

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Health New Zealand has confirmed two additional cases of measles, bringing the national total to 13. Authorities have warned that the risk of further cases and exposures across the country remains very high.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 30 Oct 2025, 1:24pm

   Measles outbreak grows to 13 cases as Health NZ warns of high risk (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 30 Oct 2025, 1:52pm

   Two more measles cases confirmed, bringing total to 13 (opens in new tab)

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