Measles Alert: Wellington health officials have confirmed a third measles case and say anyone who was exposed at Mediterranean Foods Trattoria & Deli in Newtown could start showing symptoms by this Sunday, with the key warning window running from 19 April (5:30pm–8:23pm) through 10 May; officials urge people who develop symptoms to stay home and seek advice, noting measles spreads through the air and can quickly infect babies and elders. Pacific Health Context: The alert lands as regional doctors warn measles is “only one flight away” for Pacific communities, with dozens of hospitalisations in Kiribati already reported this year. Regional Security Talks: In the Cook Islands, New Zealand and the Cook Islands have begun talks on defence and security cooperation after a recent pact ended last year’s spat over a China deal made without Wellington. Ongoing Governance & Health Themes: Across the Pacific, coverage this week also highlights persistent mental health and prison staffing pressures, alongside broader regional leadership and legal disputes.