31 Oct 2025
Health officials urge vaccination as 13 measles cases confirmed
13 measles cases have now been confirmed, health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated. About 80 percent of New Zealanders are immunised but 95% coverage is needed for herd immunity. Senior Maori medical advisor from the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Mamaeroa David, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.