Cervical screening to be free for women aged 25 to 69

1NewsNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesTuesday 1 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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The Government has announced that all women aged 25 to 69 will be eligible for free cervical screening starting March next year. Health Minister Simeon Brown and Women's Minister Nicola Grigg stated the move aims to eliminate cervical cancer and will benefit an estimated 786,000 additional women.

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First reported by 1News, Tue 1 Sep, 6:00pm · 4 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69 from March (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Government says cervical screening will be free from March next year (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Cervical screening free from March 2027 (opens in new tab)