News

Monday , 17 December 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

With summer holidays just around the corner, SPCA and Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI) are urging pet-owners to consider all the options before deciding what to do with their beloved pets this holiday season.

Monday , 10 December 2018
by Campbell Gibson

An encounter with a bat and a monkey eating sunglasses are among some of the stranger claims Southern Cross Travel Insurance has received in the past year.

Thursday , 6 December 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

Southern Cross Medical Care Society held its Annual General Meeting in Wellington yesterday. Its Chairman Greg Gent and CEO Nick Astwick highlighted the organisation’s financial performance in the financial year ended 30 June 2018 and its focus on value and affordability.

Wednesday , 28 November 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Southern Cross Health Society has strengthened its workplace wellbeing expertise to help meet growing demand from Kiwi businesses for robust programmes to support the health of their people.

Wednesday , 31 October 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Southern Cross Healthcare Group has released its first Pulse report, a two-page update on facts and stories from Southern Cross businesses in the past six months (in this case, April to September 2018).

Tuesday , 30 October 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

More than 500 people will attend Southern Cross Health Society’s BeingWell Conference on Thursday 1 November to discuss mental wellbeing at work.

Friday , 14 September 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

As summer nears and sun safety messaging for humans ramps up, a spate of pet insurance claims shows the need for us to be just as vigilant for our four-legged companions.

Thursday , 5 July 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

Families appear to be travelling further afield in their winter holidays than they used to, says Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI).

Tuesday , 28 August 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Hundreds of low-income adults throughout the country will receive free dental care in mid-September, thanks to a joint campaign by Southern Cross Health Trust and New Zealand Dental Association.

Tuesday , 24 July 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

Southern Cross Health Trust has made a three-year commitment to fund two essential clinical positions at Auckland City Mission’s General Practice; the Calder Health Centre.

Tuesday , 4 September 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

Southern Cross Hospitals Ltd has completed the purchase of a 50 per cent share in nationwide workplace health service provider MedPro Healthcare.

Tuesday , 11 September 2018
by Campbell Gibson

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is calling for more owners to insure their pets so they have more options for treatment and care should their pet get sick or injured.

Wednesday , 27 June 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the SPCA are calling on pet owners to keep their animals safe every time they take them in a vehicle, particularly in the lead up to the school holidays.

Monday , 18 June 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

Southern Cross Health Society has announced the one-year trial of a ‘Live Well’ day: offering all employees up to eight hours’ paid leave to attend personal health, wellbeing and ‘life admin’ appointments.

Thursday , 24 May 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Southern Cross Hospitals Limited has joined forces with a group of specialists to build a new endoscopy unit in Lower Hutt to service the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa and Kapiti Coast.

Monday , 14 May 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Southern Cross Pet Insurance has released its 10 most unusual claims of 2017, with the list dominated by dogs who have an appetite for everything from gloves and cotton buds to duvets and even dead pets.

Monday , 14 May 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

Southern Cross Health Society this week launched a fresh new brand platform ‘Take Life Back’, urging Kiwis to reclaim the things that are important to their health and wellbeing.

Thursday , 3 May 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Southern Cross Travel Insurance has launched a new trans-Tasman campaign encouraging people to think about their individual sense of adventure, rather than what may or may not happen to disrupt it.

Monday , 23 April 2018
by Jo Lawrence-King

Research by Southern Cross Health Society reveals that, while GPs recognise the advantages some online and digital tools can provide to their practice, they have concerns about the implications of patients accessing medical information online.

Wednesday , 4 April 2018
by Campbell Gibson

A group of orthopaedic surgeons has teamed up with Southern Cross Hospitals in a joint venture to build a state-of-the-art day stay hospital in Milford on Auckland’s North Shore. The new facility will meet rising demand for high quality care in the area.

Wednesday , 21 March 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Chocolate eggs are all part of the fun at Easter, but dog owners need to be on alert for wrappers and chocolate left lying around.

Wednesday , 14 March 2018
by Campbell Gibson

As part of its commitment to help members live their healthiest lives, Southern Cross Health Society has become a sponsor of Choosing Wisely.

Tuesday , 6 March 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Kiwi travellers don’t need to be heading on an intrepid journey to land themselves in a foreign hospital with a massive bill – it could happen from something as simple as falling down stairs.

Monday , 19 February 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Eight months into his role Southern Cross Travel Insurance’s Chief Executive Chris White has wasted no time implementing a fresh new approach for the business.

Wednesday , 31 January 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Travel insurance saved Auckland couple Donna and Peter McConnell $53,000 when they had to cancel their “trip of a lifetime” cruise in November due to Peter’s illness.

Friday , 19 January 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Of those who make New Year resolutions, 56% let them fall by the wayside in the first quarter of the year, according to a recent Southern Cross Health Society survey . Just 14% of all those surveyed manage to keep their resolution throughout the year.

Thursday , 18 January 2018
by Campbell Gibson

Southern Cross Health Society is today being awarded the Rainbow Tick, recognising the health insurer’s commitment to providing an inclusive and progressive workplace.