Experts say NZ's in the danger zone for a measles outbreak

Update: 2025-10-24

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Experts says New Zealand is in the danger zone for a measles outbreak, but it could be prevented if more people get vaccinated. It comes after Health NZ identified a possible super spreader event on board a Cook Strait ferry during the school holidays. Felix Walton reports.

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Experts say NZ's in the danger zone for a measles outbreak

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Experts say NZ's in the danger zone for a measles outbreak

Experts say NZ's in the danger zone for a measles outbreak