Five new measles cases confirmed across New Zealand

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 7:28am

In this story Health New Zealand

Health authorities have confirmed five new measles cases in Auckland, Waikato, and Dunedin. This brings the national total to 27 cases since 8 October, with 22 no longer being infectious. Officials have described the increase in cases as concerning.

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1. RNZWed 3 Dec 2025, 4:41pm

   Five new cases of measles confirmed, increase 'concerning' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 3 Dec 2025, 4:47pm

   Measles case in Dunedin among 'concerning' rise (opens in new tab)

   • Measles case confirmed in city; ‘concerning rise’ alert (opens in new tab) Thu 4 Dec 2025, 4:30am
3. 1NewsWed 3 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

   Five new measles cases across Dunedin, Auckland and Waikato (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato TimesThu 4 Dec 2025, 7:28am

   One measles case in Waikato (opens in new tab)