News

Monday , 19 December 2022
by Nicole Gray

Southern Cross is encouraging New Zealanders to “switch off for summer” and go on a digital detox these holidays, as data shows nearly two-thirds of people are concerned about their device use.

Tuesday , 13 December 2022
by Sherryl Arneil

Southern Cross Health Society (Society) reported significant membership growth at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week. The Society welcomed 20,000 net new members in FY22, bringing the membership to 908,000.

Friday , 2 December 2022
by Nicole Gray

While fur babies can bring plenty of joy into our lives, pet ownership can also have its unexpected moments, as Southern Cross Pet Insurance’s annual round-up of unusual pet insurance claims shows.

Monday , 28 November 2022
by Jeremy Vargo

Today is the first day on the job for Tim Capill, the new General Manager at Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital Queenstown. Beginning his career as a nurse, Tim joins the hospital from Swedish medical device company Senzime, where he was Sales Director for the Asia Pacific region. With depth of experience in healthcare and medical industries.

Wednesday , 26 October 2022
by Jonathan Zouch

With higher temperatures starting to roll in across the country, Southern Cross Pet Insurance is reminding pet owners to be vigilant when walking dogs on coastal beaches, as warmer temperatures can see jellyfish and pufferfish hitting the beaches too.

Friday , 21 October 2022
by Jonathan Zouch

Southern Cross takes its responsibility for delivering better access to healthcare services to a whole new level and is powering up the extraordinary value its members can enjoy, with nearly one in five New Zealanders as members.

Thursday , 13 October 2022
by Jonathan Zouch

According to the latest figures from Southern Cross’ Healthy Futures Report 2022, 14 per cent of men didn’t seek medical treatment the last time they felt unwell, and 21 per cent didn’t seek treatment for dental pain.

Thursday , 13 October 2022
by Jonathan Zouch

Smile NZ is a joint initiative between the Southern Cross Health Trust and the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), where dentists open their practices to provide a range of treatments such as restorations, fillings and extractions at no charge to patients who ordinarily cannot afford to access treatment.

Thursday , 6 October 2022
by Sue Hamilton

With 63 per cent of New Zealand parents worried about how their children will cope with the pressures of life, it probably comes as no surprise how readily primary and intermediate schools and teachers have taken to the Pause Breathe Smile (PBS) mind health programme, which is fully funded by Southern Cross.

Wednesday , 1 June 2022
by Sue Hamilton

New Zealand pets will soon be seen in all the right places after dark, as Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI) collaborates with international designer Matthew Adams Dolan on an exclusive range of high-fashion hi-vis dog vests.

Wednesday , 21 September 2022
by Nicole Gray

Waitematā Endoscopy, a joint venture partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare, is aiming to offer patients a confirmed appointment within seven days of a GP or specialist referral.

Wednesday , 21 September 2022
by Southern Cross Travel Insurance

As international students are once again welcomed to New Zealand, Southern Cross Travel Insurance is working with agents, schools, and students to make sure they have the necessary insurance in place to start their studies.

Thursday , 15 September 2022
by Sherryl Arneil

Southern Cross Health Society Group (“Group”) today released its annual financial results, reporting significant membership growth as more New Zealanders move to prioritise their health through the pandemic.

Thursday , 18 August 2022
by Sherryl Arneil

Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital has been recognised at the Southern Architecture Awards for its exceptional design and attention to detail.

Thursday , 11 August 2022
by Jonathan Zouch

The current economic uncertainty is affecting more than New Zealanders’ pockets with the cost of living crisis directly impacting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Friday , 8 July 2022
by Sue Hamilton

With New Zealand’s borders wide open, many of the nation’s young people are preparing to pack their bags and gain some valuable overseas experience in the age-old Kiwi tradition.

Monday , 4 July 2022
by Jonathan Zouch

Southern Cross Travel Insurance has revealed the impact the Omicron variant has had on its business since travel picked up as the borders reopened in late February 2022.

Friday , 27 May 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Travel agents and airlines are reporting a ‘feeding frenzy’ of enquiries as New Zealanders plan to take flight and re-join the world after a couple of the strangest years in recent memory.

Monday , 23 May 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) has been recognised for the smooth delivery of an agility model across its business.

Thursday , 12 May 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Mark Stewart as Chief Operating Officer, completing the business’ programme to strengthen its executive leadership team.

Monday , 2 May 2022
by Andrew Drever

Waikato-Tainui has partnered with Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) to offer health insurance to its 14,000 kaumaatua and help facilitate better health outcomes for its tribal members.

Tuesday , 26 April 2022
by Andrew Drever

Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) has once again been recognised in the 2022 Reader’s Digest NZ Most Trusted Brands survey.

Thursday , 7 April 2022
by Andrew Drever

New Zealand pets will soon be seen in all the right places after dark, as Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI) collaborates with international designer Matthew Adams Dolan on an exclusive range of high-fashion hi-vis dog vests.

Tuesday , 5 April 2022
by Andrew Drever

Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) has launched a new interactive tool which helps members quickly confirm if their surgical procedure is covered under their policy.

Friday , 1 April 2022
by Andrew Drever

Southern Cross Healthcare has announced that interim CEO Chris White will take up the role permanently, effective immediately.

Friday , 1 April 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) is backing moves to vaccinate as many New Zealanders as possible as a potentially severe influenza season looms.

Wednesday , 30 March 2022
by Andrew Drever

Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI) is reminding Kiwis to keep their Easter treats well-hidden from their pets, given the danger both chocolate and raisins pose for dogs.

Tuesday , 15 March 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) has extended its offer* of free online GP consultations with CareHQ, and up to three online counselling or wellbeing coaching sessions with Raise, for a further three months.

Friday , 11 March 2022
by Andrew Drever

The inaugural Insurance Business Elite Women 2022 list has been released and two Southern Cross leaders - Jo McCauley (pictured left) and Vicki Caisley (right) – have been selected.

Thursday , 24 February 2022
by Andrew Drever

Southern Cross Pet Insurance has launched a series of New Zealand-first ‘speedometer billboards’ as part of its new Live Your Pet Life project, a campaign designed to keep Kiwi furry family members safer and healthier for longer.

Tuesday , 22 February 2022
by Alaina McGregor

While the Great Resignation is sweeping the world as the global workforce enters a third year of pandemic-related disruptions, new research1 conducted by Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) has uncovered what New Zealand businesses can do to help avoid the same fate.

Tuesday , 15 February 2022
by Andrew Drever

New Zealand has long been a nation of pet lovers and, this year, Southern Cross Pet Insurance (Southern Cross) is embarking on a new campaign – Live Your Pet Life - to help keep our furry family members safer and healthier for longer.

Friday , 4 February 2022
by Andrew Drever

Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) is delighted to announce it has been awarded the Rainbow Tick, recognising the leading travel insurer’s commitment to providing an inclusive and progressive workplace.

Friday , 28 January 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Healthcare has made two new appointments to further strengthen its executive team.

Tuesday , 8 February 2022
by Andrew Drever

Luna has once again topped the 2021 list of the most popular names for female cats and dogs insured1 with Southern Cross Pet Insurance (Southern Cross).

Tuesday , 18 January 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Healthcare’s newly completed $11 million expansion of its New Plymouth hospital was unveiled at a dawn blessing ceremony yesterday, led by Ngāti Te Whiti kaumātua Shane Cassidy.

Tuesday , 18 January 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Health Insurance (Southern Cross) has launched the next chapter in its ‘With You’ story with a new creative platform that demonstrates how Southern Cross is with more New Zealand business leaders and their people than any other health insurer, and to recognise the Kiwi workers who give their everything, every day.

Thursday , 13 January 2022
by Alaina McGregor

Southern Cross Healthcare (SCHL) has announced changes to its Board table, welcoming three new Trustees – Chris Black, David Bridgman and Dr Dwayne Crombie – as of 1 January.