Antibiotic-resistant superbug outbreaks identified at Christchurch Hospital
Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand has increased precautions following two separate outbreaks of the VRE superbug on a ward at Christchurch Hospital. An infectious diseases researcher stated that the antibiotic-resistant infection causes one in 10 people to become sick. Two different strains of the bacteria have been identified.