Health officials warn of measles spreading in the community

Wednesday 22 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 22 Oct 2025, 12:21pm

Four measles cases, including two children, have been confirmed this week across Auckland, Nelson, and Manawatū. Health authorities have ordered passengers on a Feilding school bus from 13 October to quarantine following exposure. Officials warn there is a strong likelihood the virus is spreading undetected.

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1. RNZWed 22 Oct 2025, 6:21am

   Measles might be spreading in the community, officials warn (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 22 Oct 2025, 8:37am

   'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 22 Oct 2025, 11:23am

   ‘Strong likelihood’ measles spreading in the community, officials warn (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 22 Oct 2025, 12:21pm

   School bus passengers told to quarantine, ‘strong likelihood’ measles is spreading undetected (opens in new tab)