New measles case detected in Queenstown linked to overseas travel

Monday 29 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 29 Sep 2025, 6:29pm

A new measles case has been confirmed in the Queenstown region and is likely linked to international travel. The individual is currently in isolation, and health officials are working to identify close contacts and exposure locations. This case has no known links to the four cases reported in Northland.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 29 Sep 2025, 5:27pm

   New measles case linked to overseas travel detected in Queenstown region (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 29 Sep 2025, 5:32pm

   Measles case confirmed in Queenstown (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 29 Sep 2025, 6:20pm

   New measles case confirmed in Queenstown (opens in new tab)

4. StuffMon 29 Sep 2025, 6:29pm

   New measles case detected in Queenstown (opens in new tab)