Measles Epidemic
Pacific community in Wellington comes out to support Samoa
More than $NZ5000 was raised on Tuesday night in Porirua for families affected by the measles epidemic in Samoa. Audio
Samoa's devastating measles epidemic
Samoa's measles epidemic is exacting an horrific toll. Hospitals are overrun, health staff are exhausted, public gatherings have ceased, and the death toll continues to climb. Audio
More deaths - the Samoa measles outbreak
Kids are forced to stay home, and Christmas gatherings have been cancelled in Samoa - the measles epidemic is impacting everyday life there. 53 people have now died since the outbreak began. Audio
Samoa measles epidemic: Death toll reaches 39
In Samoa, the death toll from the country's measles epidemic has risen to 39- following six more deaths in the previous 24 hours. Audio
Samoa measles epidemic worsens, 32 dead
Samoa's measles epidemic has claimed the lives of 32 people - all but four of the deaths are children under the age of four. Audio
Fundraiser launched to help measles-affected families in Samoa
A fundraiser has been launched in New Zealand to help families affected by the measles epidemic. Audio