Pet owners are being reminded that sharing leftovers with their furry friends isn't always the best thing for their health.

Non-profit health insurer Southern Cross Health Society saw its surplus increase sharply in the year ended June.

Doctors and specialists have been scamming health insurer, Southern Cross, which has just announced new measures in an attempt to save millions.

Shares of Heartland New Zealand rose after coming out of a trading halt as Quadrant Private Equity sells its 9 per cent stake in the bank.

The huge contrast between the largest Australian and New Zealand health insurance companies was clearly evident at the latter's annual meeting in Auckland on Thursday.

An increasing number of Kiwi firms are trying to keep staff healthy by shouting breakfast or fruit, running exercise or weight loss challenges.

New Zealand's biggest medical and health insurer has posted a $1.1 million annual loss after a record $694.5 million in claims.

New Zealand's largest health insurer is supporting a proposed tax change to make policy cover cheaper.

It is a sad day when a great writer repeats the prejudices of the past. The latest offering from Paul Holmes regarding Waitangi Day

New Zealand's biggest health insurer faces some weighty issues as it begins its second half-century, reports Karyn Scherer.

Robert Sintes wants to join the Southern Cross board. So far, he can't even get on the ballot paper.

Shareholders Association busybodies?