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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    Samoa's Measles crisis is deepening

    Samoa's Measles crisis is deepening


    The Samoan Government says 16 measles related deaths have been recorded.

    The island nation declared a state of emergency on Friday, and measles vaccinations have been made mandatory.

    Currently, there are 189 measles cases being treated at health facilities.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    International:
    Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen holding hands leaving Paris club 7:27

    Politics:
    Physical Education NZ is the latest group to raise alarm over the Government's curriculum refresh 7:27

    Business:
    A new flight route is taking off between Christchurch and its sister city, Adelaide 7:17

    International:
    Japan asks army to cull bears after spike in attacks on humans 7:07

    Rugby League:
    The Kiwi Ferns have called 18-year-old lock Trinity Tauaneai into the team for this weekend's league match with the Jillaroos 7:07

    Business:
    Queenstown tourism operators are heading into summer on a high, with strong visitor numbers and growing optimism 6:27

    Environment:
    Snow's closed a number of South Island state highways 22:27

    Accident and Emergency:
    A person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after falling down a Waikato waterfall 21:17

    International:
    Two US Navy aircraft based on USS Nimitz carrier crash within 30 minutes in South China Sea 19:47

    International:
    Arnold Schwarzenegger accuses US states of trying to 'out-cheat' each other under Trump 19:17


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