Passengers on flight from Auckland to Palmerston North exposed to measles
Passengers on a flight from Auckland to Palmerston North are at risk of catching measles after travelling with someone with the illness.
Passengers on flight Air NZ 5119 from Auckland to Palmerston North at 7.20am on Saturday, July 6 and Air NZ 5114 from Palmerston North to Auckland at 2.30pm on Sunday, July 7 may have been exposed to the measles infection from a passenger who flew prior to being diagnosed
Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) director Dr Julia Peters said anyone on these flights, or anyone in Auckland or Palmerston North's domestic terminals around these times, should be on the look out for symptoms of measles.
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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