Health

Insurance

Is Private Health Insurance Worth It in New Zealand?

A plain-English look at what health insurance adds in New Zealand alongside the public system, and the factors people we…

Insurance

The Price of a Second Chance – What Nigel Latta’s Cancer Battle Tells Us About Health, Hope, and Insurance

Nigel Latta’s cancer battle highlights how private insurance helped fund lifesaving cancer drugs. Here's what Kiwis shou…

Insurance

Why New Zealanders Should Consider Trauma Insurance

Discover why trauma insurance is essential for New Zealanders. Learn how it offers financial protection during serious i…

Insurance

BMI Calculator: Why BMI Matters for Your Insurance

Use our BMI calculator to check your BMI and learn how it impacts your health and insurance in New Zealand.

Insurance

What you need to know: Southern Cross Annual Report 2024

Southern Cross's 2024 Annual Report highlights a surge in claims, growing membership, and an $88m deficit, reflecting pr…

Anxiety

Garmin: All about stress

Stress is your body’s natural response to the challenges of life and the environment around you. It is an elevated physi…

Mental Wellbeing

Workplace wellness: let’s beat burnout.

As we all know, work-life balance is about managing our work activities and personal life. This balance is important for…

Healthy Habits

How to shop for probiotics (and keep your gut happy)

If you’re on #GutTok or haven’t stopped fermenting pickles at home since the Covid-19 pandemic, you’ll likely know that…

Health

Vaping vs. Smoking: Taking a closer look this World 'No Tobacco' Day

As we observe World ‘No Tobacco’ Day on May 31, it’s time to delve into the vaping versus smoking debate – a pivotal hea…

Health

Women's Health in Focus

In Aotearoa we pride ourselves on the strength and resilience of our communities, particularly the women who play such p…

Health

Insurance can help parents facing mental health concerns

Insurance can play a part in helping families navigate increasing mental health concerns, says nib chief medical officer…

Health

nib survey finds parental concern for kids’ mental health has skyrocketed

More than half of Kiwi parents (57%) are concerned about the current state of their children’s mental health, a trend th…

Health

Niki Bezzant: Understanding menopause

This month is dedicated dispelling myths and offering support for those navigating the often-complex journey of menopaus…

Health

Southern Cross posts $16.5m annual loss as it capped premium prices

The Southern Cross Health Society says it made a $16.5 million net loss for the year ended June