Jamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·16 Jun, 2026 12:30 AM3 mins to read‌The Labour Party has unveiled its latest health policy. Photo / Mark MitchellThe Labour Party has unveiled its latest health policy. Photo / Mark MitchellLabour is proposing free maternity scans for pregnant women as part of its Medicard package, expected to be paid for through its planned capital gains tax.

The initiative is expected to cost $28.6 million a year, with $3m also going towards 24 additional paid trainee sonographer positions to help