Samoan families based in Auckland have banded together to collect donations for whānau and health providers impacted by the measles outbreak in Samoa. Organisers and volunteers met at Wiri today to start packing supplies for a 40m container destined for Samoa.
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Northland students dive virtually into kauri knowledge
Northland students get to experience the inner workings of kauri trees via new virtual reality technology. With kauri dieback prevalent in forests across the North, organisers hope students take away a deeper understanding of how they can help curb the disease from spreading.
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1059 measles cases confirmed nationwide
The measles outbreak continues to rise across Aotearoa. 1059 cases have been recorded nationally and it has hit South Auckland more than anywhere else and is making its way to Waikato.
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821 measles cases in Auckland, 991 nationally
Officials have confirmed the number of measles cases in Auckland has increased from 812 to 821 today. Nationally, the number stands at 991.
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Ngā Manu Kōrero comp to go ahead despite measles outbreaks
The Ngā Manu Kōrero National Speech Competition to be held next week in Palmerston North will continue, despite recent measles outbreaks.
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Prime Minister urges families to vaccinate children against measles
The number of people infected with measles continues to rise in Auckland. As a result, the Ministry of Health is considering a number of options including the possibility of making the vaccine available at chemists.
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Measles continues to spread across Auckland
A serious outbreak of the measles virus and the rapid spread across South Auckland has led to the closure of numerous sporting, cultural and community events throughout the region this weekend.
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Measles outbreak prompts urgent reminders to immunise
The measles outbreak has forced the closure of many sporting, cultural and community events in the wider Auckland region. Among the three District Health Board regions Waitematā, Downtown Auckland and Counties Manukau, approximately 778 cases of the infectious virus has been reported throughout the Super City today.
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NewsMeasles risk cancels secondary schools league comp
The NZRL has cancelled the Secondary Schools competition that was set for 2-6 September 2019 in Auckland due to the current measles risk in the region.
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“Clean your boots”- Northland Rugby team joins kauri dieback campaign
Northland Rugby has joined the fight against kauri dieback disease. The message is simple - “Clean your boots”.
