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.

Firm fills the gaps between advertising, design and project management.

A proposed optic fibre cable linking NZ, Australia and the USA would unleash billions of dollars of economic potential by connecting NZ businesses to global markets by 2013.

Ian McPherson writes that NZ needs a better strategy for coping with healthcare needs.

New Zealanders are putting off doctors visits and surgeries and giving up on healthy behaviour, according to a survey.

Southern Cross Medical Society has highlighted the rising cost of health services in a report which reveals claims increasing faster than premiums.