New mothers to get legal guarantee of three-day hospital stay after childbirth StuffMothers to get legal right to stay in hospital for three days after giving birth StuffChange for new mums revealed in Budget – what extra funding means for young families NZ HeraldBudget 2026: Mothers can stay longer in hospital after giving birth The PostBudget 2026: MERAS welcomes funding for three-day post-natal stay for maternity services NZDoctor