STATE OF OVARIAN CANCER IN AOTEAROA
2025 report
State of Ovarian Cancer Report Aotearoa New Zealand | He kōrero mo te ahuatanga o te mate pukupuku kākano-ā-kopu ki Aotearoa confronts one of New Zealand’s most serious health crises. The toll ovarian cancer takes is devastating with an average of 306 new diagnoses each year, and the death of one woman every 48 hours.
This report delves into insights shared by women facing ovarian cancer, their families, Kiwi GPs, the New Zealand public, our expert researchers and advocates, and the stats and facts available to us.
Opening and closing with the voices of women facing ovarian cancer, the report shines a light on what’s going well, where change is needed, and what we’re asking for to make that change happen.
The report was launched at Parliament on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
What's inside?
The report is delivered in six key sections:
- Voices of wāhine and families
- Home and away, stories and insights from Aotearoa and around the world
- Facts and fiction about
ovarian cancer - Key themes and insights
- What’s next? The actions that could transform outcomes
- Final words from women and their whānau
We encourage you to download the report and share it with your community, whānau, and especially with your MPs. The more voices we have behind this report, the greater the opportunity to spark meaningful change. Together, we can amplify the stories, insights, and calls to action that will transform the future of ovarian cancer care. Let’s make some noise and ensure that the voices of wāhine and their whānau are heard, loud and clear. Change is possible, but we need your help to make it happen!
Watch the launch
Advocate for change
We have been attending meetings with ministers, ministries, Pharmac and more. Now, we are inviting you to help turn the findings of this report into action.
Whether you are living with ovarian cancer, supporting someone you love, or are passionate about improving outcomes for future generations, there is a place for you in this campaign.