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Age eligibility for free breast screening expands in New Zealand

RNZNZ HeraldWaikato TimesThe PostThe PressWednesday 15 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The government has begun a four-year rollout to increase access to free breast cancer screening. Starting this week, women aged 70 and 74 are eligible for mammograms every two years. This expansion is expected to include approximately 30,600 additional women in the programme.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 15 Oct 2025, 11:05am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 4 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Free breast screening opens up for thousands more women (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Breast cancer screening age limit raised: More NZ women to get free mammograms (opens in new tab)

  3. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via The Post

    Age expansion begins for breast screening programme (opens in new tab)

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