Labour pledges free cervical screening through Medicard scheme

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 8 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 1:25pm

In this story Labour Party, Ayesha Verrall

The Labour Party has promised to make cervical screening free for New Zealanders aged 25 to 69 if elected in 2026. Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall stated the policy would be part of the party's Medicard scheme to help prevent cancer and reduce hospital pressure.

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1. The Press via The PostThu 6 Nov 2025, 12:30pm

   Labour pledges to make cervical screening free with ‘Medicard’ (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 12:31pm

   Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 6 Nov 2025, 12:56pm

   Labour pledges free cervical screening (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Nov 2025, 1:25pm

   Labour pledges free cervical screening for all (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 1:25pm

   Labour Party’s latest election policy makes cervical screening free for all women aged 25-69 (opens in new tab)