19 Nov 2025

New Measles case with contacts to Auckland Airport

12:44 pm on 19 November 2025
The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk.

A new measles case has been detected with links to Auckland Airport Photo: Supplied/ US CDC

A new measles case has been detected in the country, with contacts at Auckland Airport.

Health New Zealand says rapid immunity checks are taking place at the airport for staff who have been exposed.

It has yet to provide detailed locations of interest.

This brings the total number of national measles cases to 19.

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