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Blood service strike: urgent hospital surgeries postponed; surgeons to warn ‘no guarantee of blood transfusion’
Patients told: "I cannot guarantee you will be able to receive a blood transfusion".

This disrupted Kiwi travellers most often in 2023, NZ study reports
Half of travellers encountered issues but most were related to this part of the trip.

Southern Cross members make $1.3b claims: premiums to rise
Forecast of 7.1 per cent premium rise for 940,000 members in the 2024 year.

Tourist sues Southern Cross for $105k after requiring heart bypass surgery in NZ
It’s all over a policy he bought to cover him for three months.

Almost all Kiwis plan to travel this year and for this specific reason
It's little surprise travellers are taking a break somewhere in pursuit of this one thing.

Neighbours v Southern Cross Healthcare: High Court decision on costs
Business plans to expand its Brightside Hospital in the neighbourhood area.

‘Covid isn’t over’: Kiwi travellers caught out by virus while abroad
The average claim is $1500 for Kiwis on holiday.

Why is babymoon travel insurance so hard to find?
Mums-to-be and couples dreaming of a last holiday before kids have had to think again.

How health insurer Southern Cross plans to keep a lid on premium rises
The non-for-profit has made a $90 million surplus.

Get set, jet! One sign Kiwis are planning big international trips
International travel insurance sales up 2000 per cent as Kiwis escape for holidays.

Help! My flight is cancelled, who pays for the PCR test?
Your flight is cancelled or delayed beyond 24 hours, who pays for a new PCR test?

Travel insurer reveals 10 most expensive domestic travel claims
Think your domestic trip doesn't need travel insurance? Think again.

Mary Holm: Time gets tight when you're buying a house at 60
When you can't borrow for a long time, you need to do some hard thinking.

Futurist's dire prediction: 'Get ready, another pandemic is coming'
Futurist blames humans for pandemics like Covid-19 and says there will be more.

Ex school employee denies $331,000 fraud
The man briefly appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.

'Didn't think I was smart enough': Young mum named nurse of the year
It wasn't an easy path, but one that is worth it every day, she said.

NZ's biggest private hospital wins first step in controversial expansion plan
"We have been working on plans to expand Brightside Hospital for several years."

Kiwi workers more stressed, anxious
Workers are more stressed than before, the survey says.

$247m sale, major leasing: Mansons secure year's top deal to date
$200m-plus office sale this year's biggest.

Inside the Boardroom: Julia Raue on dealing with difficult CEOs
How to deal with a management vacuum.