News

Tuesday , 17 December 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Every year Southern Cross Pet Insurance supports tens of thousands of pet parents and their furry friends to ensure they can access the healthcare their pets need to stay fit, well and active.

Monday , 16 December 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Despite ‘dogged’ determination from pet specialists to encourage owners to avoid ‘catastrophes’, especially at Christmas, stuff can still happen. So, Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI) has joined with Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa (VSA) to promote pet safety at home.

Thursday , 12 December 2024
by Sue Hamilton

With the UK introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for New Zealanders, the Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) team is reminding all travellers heading overseas to check visa requirements well before their departure.

Tuesday , 10 December 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Lost luggage, missed flights, unexpected accidents — when it comes to holiday travel, there's no shortage of things that can go wrong. Thankfully, Kiwis heading overseas have a lifeline in the form of travel insurance. And as the numbers show, it pays to be prepared when adventure meets the unexpected.

Wednesday , 4 December 2024
by Sherryl Arneil

Chris Black has been appointed Chair of Southern Cross Medical Care Society (Health Society).

Wednesday , 4 December 2024
by Lauren Mentjox

Two Auckland surgeons at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital have won a prestigious international award for their research into pain management.

Wednesday , 27 November 2024
by Lauren Mentjox

At Southern Cross Healthcare, innovation is about striving to make healthcare more efficient, accurate, and ultimately improving outcomes for patients.

Tuesday , 26 November 2024
by Sherryl Arneil

Southern Cross Medical Care Society (Southern Cross Health Insurance) this week welcomed Grant McIvor to its executive leadership team, in the role of Chief Digital Officer.

Friday , 22 November 2024
by Lauren Mentjox

Southern Cross Healthcare has welcomed Roger Cronin as the Chief Operating Officer for its 10 wholly owned hospitals.

Monday , 11 November 2024
by Kristen Cockton

Pause Breathe Smile, a homegrown mind health programme for tamariki throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, is continuing to deliver a positive impact, as shown by the latest findings from an independent evaluation of the programme.

Wednesday , 2 October 2024
by Sue Hamilton

We love our pets to bits, “and they love us back,” says Kerri Murray, former vet nurse and Business Development Manager for Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI).

Monday , 30 September 2024
by Sherryl Arneil

Today Southern Cross Health Society Group (“Group”) shares its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2024, highlighting extraordinary growth in claims over the year; in volume and value.

Tuesday , 24 September 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Southern Cross has welcomed the appointment of Tony Reid as Chief Communications & Brand Officer. Reid, who started in the role earlier this month, will lead the growth of Southern Cross’ reputation and market presence – working across the range of health and insurance brands.

Thursday , 19 September 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Pet owners up and down the country have been claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars for vet treatment due to dogs and cats swallowing fishhooks, Nerf gun pellets and delicious-for-humans-but-toxic-to-dogs raisins.

Monday , 16 September 2024
by Sue Hamilton

The first question anyone asks when someone new joins the Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI) team is “do you have a pet?” And, Melodie Vickars, who started as the new Chief Marketing Officer on September 16, said “Yes – and here she is” [showing Hettie as her phone screen saver].

Wednesday , 11 September 2024
by Kristen Cockton

NZ’s largest fun run to be held in Auckland, Wellington – and debut in Christchurch.

Wednesday , 11 September 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

Southern Cross has teamed up with Sir Ashley Bloomfield and Pause Breathe Smile to remind everyone of the importance of good mind health.

Wednesday , 4 September 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Supporting elderly, impact of technology, cancer treatment and vaping all top concerns

Sunday , 25 August 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Southern Cross is on a mission to help more New Zealanders to live healthier lives. With most New Zealanders spending a large part of their day or night at work, it’s essential businesses support their teams’ health and wellbeing

Wednesday , 28 August 2024
by Kristen Cockton

Access to quality healthcare services has become a top concern for New Zealanders this year, according to the latest Southern Cross Healthy Futures report, which was released today.

Wednesday , 21 August 2024
by Lauren Mentjox

A new partnership between AUT and the Southern Cross Health Trust offers student nurses an unprecedented level of support as they navigate their studies and clinical placements.

Wednesday , 14 August 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Today, Blind Low Vision NZ and Southern Cross Pet Insurance are announcing a partnership which will help protect and fund the guide dogs who support their clients to be more independent.

Sunday , 11 August 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has announced the appointment of Jess Strange as Chief Customer Officer. Jess takes up her role from August 19, joining a business which is experiencing significant growth.

Monday , 5 August 2024
by Lauren Mentjoc

Wellington men will no longer have to travel out of the region for a new laser procedure to treat enlarged prostate glands.

Urological surgeon Jim Duthie has completed the first Thulium laser enucleation (ThuLEP) procedure with morcellation on a patient at Southern Cross Wellington Hospital.

Tuesday , 30 July 2024
by Sue Hamilton

The recent CrowdStrike IT issue had travellers scrambling around the world to rebook and restart their travel plans
SCTI front footed the problem and committed to support NZ travellers in their hour of need

Tuesday , 23 July 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Keeping up a fitness routine in winter when it’s darker, colder, and likely wetter or even snowy, is key to you being ready for an all-out assault during the warmer months. It’s also a great way to burn through those comfort foods we tend to enjoy in the cooler months.

Tuesday , 25 June 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Southern Cross Healthcare has partnered with its joint venture endoscopy partners Waitematā Endoscopy, The Rutherford Clinic and Southern Endoscopy plus Bowel Cancer New Zealand to raise awareness about bowel cancer.

Tuesday , 18 June 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Southern Cross Healthcare is joining forces with Waitematā Endoscopy, The Rutherford Clinic and Southern Endoscopy to support Bowel Cancer New Zealand to raise awareness about bowel cancer.

Thursday , 13 June 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

To mark Matariki, the Māori New Year, Southern Cross Healthcare employees from around the motu will hit beaches and other open spaces this winter weekend, volunteering their time to pick up rubbish and dispose of it responsibly.

Tuesday , 4 June 2024
by Sue Hamilton

With the cost of living biting, it’s tempting for some to write off travel insurance as a luxury rather than a ‘must-have’. According to Southern Cross Travel Insurance’s (SCTI) Future of Travel 2024 report, while 51 per cent of New Zealand travellers put an escape at the top of their ‘must spends’, 10 per cent claim they won’t purchase travel insurance as a way to save money.

Monday , 27 May 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Southern Cross insurance businesses have been awarded Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand 2024 awards across three key categories: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Travel Insurance, and they are Highly Commended for Pet Insurance.

Wednesday , 22 May 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Given they support pets and their owners (to the tune of paying more than $29.9 million in claims for the year ended 30 June 2023), Southern Cross Pet Insurance, has plenty of insight into what you need to think about before bringing a new fur baby home.

Monday , 20 May 2024
by Sue Hamilton

According to the latest Future of Travel study from Southern Cross Travel Insurance, there’s something which stands out when it comes to the demographics of travel.

Friday , 17 May 2024
by Dr. Erica Whineray Kelly

Southern Cross Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Erica Whineray Kelly, a breast cancer surgeon, doctor and women’s health advocate, writes of challenges in the New Zealand health sector including in biological sex and ethnicity, and the role that technology plays in helping to overcome them. These views are her own

Thursday , 9 May 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

To strengthen and futureproof its workforce, Southern Cross Healthcare has increased its investment in training, development and learning systems for nurses, including the introduction of a new operating theatre training program, Periop 101.

Tuesday , 30 April 2024
by Sherryl Arneil

From providing lifesaving fluids during surgery to a new life giving children a safe landing in playgrounds, PVC IV bags from all 10 Southern Cross hospitals around Aotearoa are now being recycled and repurposed.

Tuesday , 16 April 2024
by Sue Hamilton

New Zealand has a reputation for being a nation of animal lovers, with over 4.35 million pets[1] calling Aotearoa home. Supporting this sentiment, Southern Cross Pet Insurance is sharing its top 10 insured breeds. They are also revealing the highest claims for 2023 showing some of the costs of pet healthcare.

Monday , 15 April 2024
by Sherryl Arneil

Information Classification: General/Internal
New joint venture partnership for Southern Cross Healthcare and Wellington orthopaedic specialists
Southern Cross Healthcare and Wellington orthopaedic specialist group OrthoDSU Ltd have formed a 50:50 partnership set to deliver the first day stay orthopaedic care facility to the Wellington region.

Thursday , 4 April 2024
by Sue Hamilton

Bringing with her an impressive track record in executive leadership, primarily in financial services and spanning a wide range of functions, Southern Cross Health Insurance is announcing the appointment of Andrea Brunner as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Tuesday , 2 April 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

Dean Cowles is in his dream role, combining his clinical nursing career with his passion to strengthen his colleagues’ connection with Te Ao Māori while also improving outcomes for Māori patients and whānau.

Tuesday , 26 March 2024
by Sherryl Arneil

Southern Cross Health Society and Southern Cross Pet Insurance acknowledge and accept a public warning issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) over system-based discount errors which the businesses identified and subsequently remediated.

Monday , 25 March 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

Bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, is now available at Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital, with three procedures taking place since November.

Wednesday , 20 March 2024
by Jonathan Zouch

Easter often involves indulging in delectable delights like chocolate bunnies and eggs, and maybe even the uneaten half of that hot cross bun. Be wary though, as while these treats tickle our taste buds, they can spell disaster for our pets.

Friday , 15 March 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Peter Gudsell as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Thursday , 7 March 2024
by Sue Hamilton

While 83 per cent of New Zealanders plan to travel domestically and 61 per cent hope to travel internationally this year, according to the latest study from Southern Cross Travel Insurance.

Tuesday , 5 March 2024
by Sue Hamilton

More than half of all New Zealanders who plan to travel in the next 12 months consider travel to be one of the most important things when it comes to their discretionary spending, despite pressure on household budgets

Tuesday , 20 February 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

More surgeries can now happen at Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital following the refurbishment of two of its operating theatres

Thursday , 15 February 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed new general managers at three of its Auckland facilities: Gillies Hospital, Brightside Hospital and Auckland Surgical Centre.

Tuesday , 13 February 2024
by Polly Inch

Traditionally a day reserved for romantic love, this Valentine’s why not spoil yourself by taking stock of your health goals.

Monday , 12 February 2024
by Polly Inch

Southern Cross Travel Insurance has announced the appointment of Anita Samu as Chief Underwriting Officer and Greg Sparling to the role of Chief Legal and Risk Officer to support its New Zealand and Australian operations.

Thursday , 8 February 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Dr Erica Whineray Kelly as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). She will take up the position in February this year.

Monday , 5 February 2024
by Polly Inch

Aligned with its commitment to its people, Southern Cross Health Insurance is proud to announce the appointment of Cath Lomax as Chief People and Strategy Officer.

Tuesday , 16 January 2024
by Carolyn Brooke

While it’s normal to experience ‘post-holiday blues’ after the summer break, returning to work in the new year is also a great time to kick start new habits that can enhance your wellbeing in the workplace.