Cancer screening

Cancer screening looks for signs of cancer in people who do not have symptoms. It helps spot cancers at an early stage. Regular screening increases your chance of detecting cancer early.

Bowel screening

Aims to save lives

The National Bowel Screening Programme is a free programme to help detect bowel cancer. It is offered every 2 years to help find bowel cancer at an early stage.

Breast screening

45 to 69 year olds

Cervical screening

25 to 69 year olds

If you are between ages 25 and 69 find out about getting cervical screening in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Screening Support Services in Aotearoa New Zealand

If you are eligible, you can access extra support to arrange or attend appointments, including from Māori or Pacific providers in some areas.

Contact us

For general enquiries

For general enquiries about bowel, breast or cervical screening, email screening@health.govt.nz

Screening programme contacts