NZ: 2026 Measles

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Source: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/24/new-measles-cases-hospital-waiting-room-a-location-of-interest/

New measles cases, hospital waiting room a location of interest
2:52pm​

A hospital emergency department's waiting room has been named as a location of interest as Health New Zealand today confirmed two new measles cases in Auckland – three weeks after the outbreak was declared over.

The cases, from the same household, were linked to recent overseas travel.

Contact tracing was now underway and all individuals would be provided with advice, Te Whatu Ora said.

The locations of interest included:

Flight SQ281 from Singapore to Auckland which arrived in New Zealand on February 17
Auckland International Airport from 11.30pm on February 17 to 1.30am on February 18
Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department waiting room from 9am to 11am on February 21

Public Health was attempting to contact all people on the flight and from Waitakere Hospital ED directly. Anyone who sat in rows 31 to 46 on flight SQ281 and had not been contacted by Public Health was asked to call Healthline on 0800 611 116.​..

 

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Source: https://waateanews.com/2026/02/26/h...firmed-in-auckland-linked-to-overseas-travel/

February 26, 2026
#hauora: Two Measles Cases Confirmed in Auckland Linked to Overseas Travel​

Public Health officials have confirmed two new measles cases in Auckland, both linked to recent overseas travel. The cases are from the same household, and contact tracing is now underway to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.

Health authorities say several locations of interest have been identified. These include Flight SQ281 from Singapore to Auckland on 17 February 2026, Auckland International Airport between 11.30pm on 17 February and 1.30am on 18 February, and the Waitākere Hospital Emergency Department waiting room on 21 February between 9am and 11am.

Passengers seated in rows 31 to 46 on Flight SQ281 and anyone present at Waitākere Hospital Emergency Department during the specified timeframe are advised to monitor for symptoms. Those who have not yet been contacted by health officials are being urged to call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for further advice.​..

 

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Source: https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=178326

12 ‘locations of interest’ after tourist with measles visits Wellington
March 9, 2026
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Report from RNZ
A tourist who was in New Zealand while infected with measles visited Te Papa and the Wellington Botanical Garden. On Sunday, Health New Zealand confirmed 13 other measles locations of interest linked to the traveller between 23-27 February. The case was confirmed after the perspm left the country.

Trains, tourist spots, Parliament tours and both Wellington and Auckland airports are among the ‘locations of interest.’

The health agency added Te Papa and the Wellington Botanical Garden to the list today.

The person visited Te Papa on 26 February between 10am and 1pm and the Botanical Garden on the same day between 1pm and 2.30pm.​..

...Locations of interest

23/02/2026 (7:30am to 8:30am) Train HVL Epuni to Upper Hutt

23/02/26 (9:30pm to 1:00pm) Nga Manu Reserve, Waikanae

23/02/26 (12:15pm to 4:15pm) Adrenaline Forest, Porirua

23/02/2026 (4pm to 5:30pm) Train HVL Upper Hutt to Epuni

24/02/2026 (9am to 10am) Train HVL Epuni to Wellington Station

24/02/2026 (3pm to 4pm) Train HVL Wellington Station to Epuni Station

25/02/26 (5:15pm to 8:30pm) Fraser Park Sportsville / Ricoh Sports Centre

26/02/2026 (8.30am to 9.30am) Train HVL Epuni to Wellington Station

26/02/2026 (10am to 1pm) Te Papa Museum

26/02/26 (12:00pm to 1:30pm) Cable Car, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington

26/02/26 (1pm and 2.30pm) Wellington Botanical Garden

26/02/26 (1:30pm to 4:00pm) Parliament Tour (bespoke tour for educational group)

26/02/26 (4:10pm to 8:20pm) Wellington Airport Domestic Terminal

26/02/26 (8:30pm to10:30pm) Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal

26/02/26-27/02/26 (9:00pm to 1:00am) Auckland Airport’s International Terminal..

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Source: https://www.indianweekender.co.nz/news/measles-likely-circulating-in-wellington-community


Measles likely circulating in Wellington community
May 12 2026
RNZ

Health New Zealand says it's likely that measles is circulating in the Wellington community.

This came as it confirmed a new case in the capital, bringing the total number of known cases to four.

Health NZ said its investigations were continuing, but the case was not currently linked to any already named locations of interest.​
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A third person was identified with the illness last week, prompting a call for people who dined at Newtown restaurant to watch out for symptoms.

Health NZ said the third case was linked to a person who dined at Mediterranean Foods Trattoria and Deli in Newtown while infectious on 19 April...


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Source: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/30/...rston-north-points-to-hidden-cases-health-nz/

Measles case in Palmerston North points to hidden cases – Health NZ
By 1News Reporters
5:09pm​

A measles case identified in Palmerston North has no connection to overseas travel or a known source of infection, indicating further unidentified cases in the community, Health NZ says.

The person who tested positive spent time in Wellington over the busy Matariki weekend, with officials saying its possible they contracted measles there.

Public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said Health NZ was investigating possible sources of infection between July 4 and 18.

"We are concerned that there could be more cases in the community that we are not yet aware of, so we encourage people who were out in Wellington over the weekend of 11 July to 12 July to be extra vigilant for symptoms of measles."

Sime said the person attended Matariki events, concerts and a large international sports event during their time in the capital.

"It is not yet known what the source of this case is, so Health New Zealand’s National Public Health Service (NPHS) is working with the person to determine any possible sources."

Six locations of interest have been released:

- Woolworths Broadway, Corner of Albert and Main streets, Palmerston North, July 27 5.45pm to 7.15pm

- Rosie O’Grady’s, 96 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, July 24, 6.45pm to 10.00pm

- The Laundry Room, 95 Albert St, Palmerston North, July 23, 10.15am to 12.30pm

- Woolworths Broadway, Corner of Albert and Main streets, Palmerston North, July 23, 10.15am to 12.30pm

- Pizza Hut, Corner Broadway Ave and Albert Street, Palmerston North, July 23, 10.15am to 12.30pm

- NPD Petrol Station, 535 Church St, Palmerston North, July 23, 11.30am to 12.30pm​...