Measles
Northland parents nervous amid measels outbreak
Parents across the country are on edge as a measels outbreak affects several regions. A young family in Northland tells RNZ reporter Lois Williams about their views on immunisation. Video, Audio
Calls for tougher penalties for not vaccinating children
High profile GP Lance O'Sullivan has renewed calls for compulsory vaccinations, saying parents who don't comply should pay more tax - or have their benefits docked. Video, Audio
Health authorities on high alert as measles spreads to Dunedin
Canterbury GPs are having to turn patients away who aren't a priority to receive new supplies of the measles vaccine as the region's outbreak spreads to Dunedin. Audio
Students asked to stay home after measles case
As the number of measles cases climbs in Canterbury, schools and workplaces are scrambling to stay disease-free. Audio
Kids not vaccinated? Keep them at home, parents warned
Parents of children who haven't been vaccinated for measles in Canterbury are being advised to keep them at home. It comes as the region grapples with an outbreak of the contagious virus - which has… Audio
Chch police prosecutor diagnosed with measles
A police prosecutor in Christchurch has been diagnosed with measles, and the Law Society is warning its likely they have come into contact with many people.
Measles immunity in question for some Kiwis
As the measles outbreak in Canterbury hits 25, there's a warning that some New Zealanders might not be as immune to the disease as they think are. Health officials are estimating that up to… Audio
Travellers warned to immunise against measles as cases increase
New Zealand's Ministry of Health is reminding travellers to make sure they are immunised against measles following outbreaks overseas. Audio
Worried mother: Anti-vaxxers the 'ugliest form of privilege'
A Canterbury mother of an 8-month-old who is too young to be immunised against measles is calling anti-vaxers the ugliest form of privilege. George Cullen says she's angry people would chose to put… Video, Audio
More measles cases likely in Canterbury, officials say
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury has climbed to 25 and authorities say further cases are likely given that the disease is circulating widely in the community. Audio
25 confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury
Nine thousand extra doses of a measles vaccine are due to arrive in Canterbury tomorrow as the number of confirmed cases rises to 25. Medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Measles outbreak: how to protect yourself
The measles outbreak continues in Canterbury, with the number of confirmed cases now 22. There are concerns many people aged between 29 and 50 in New Zealand have not been fully immunised against… Audio
Vaccine boost as measles cases rise in Canterbury
Thousands of MMR vaccines are being delivered to Canterbury as its measles outbreak widens to 20 confirmed cases this weekend.
Canterbury measles outbreak: Residents urged to get vaccinated twice
Vaccine mistrust is only "one piece of the puzzle", say Canterbury health officials, as the region deals with an outbreak of measles.
Measles warning for passengers on Auckland-bound flight
Auckland health officials are trying to track down passengers on a plane from Manila which was carrying someone with measles.
Samoa police charge nurse over baby vaccine deaths
The police in Samoa have charged a nurse over the death of two babies last month. The babies died minutes after they received the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, which prompted the Samoa… Audio
Malaysia airlines flight passengers warned of measles infection
A passenger on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland could have infected at least 50 others on the plane with measles.
Health warning over measles case in Hamilton
A confirmed case of measles in Hamilton has sparked a health warning in the city.
Got the measles? Phone your doctor, stay home
Health authorities are urging anyone with measles symptoms to phone but not visit their family doctor.
Measles alert for Singapore Airlines flight to Akl
Health authorities have issued a measles warning for people who arrived in Auckland on a Singapore Airlines flight almost a week ago.
