Auckland Radiology Group: what a scan costs, locations and which insurers cover it
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Auckland Radiology Group runs 14 diagnostic imaging clinics across Auckland and Northland, part of RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group, the same parent that owns Pacific Radiology and Bay Radiology, and like its sister brands it publishes no scan price list on its patient-facing site (Auckland Radiology, about us, retrieved 9 September 2026).
What is Auckland Radiology and who owns it?
Auckland Radiology says it is part of RHCNZ, New Zealand's largest private medical imaging provider, connected to a nationwide network of more than 65 clinics and more than 1,400 staff, including more than 170 specialist radiologists, alongside sister brands ARG Te Tai Tokerau Radiology, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology (Auckland Radiology, about us, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Auckland Radiology's own clinic locator lists 14 locations across Auckland, from Avondale to Remuera, plus Northland-area sites, backed by RHCNZ's shareholding-radiologist ownership model (Auckland Radiology, our clinics, retrieved 9 September 2026). For Auckland hospital-based comparisons, see Allevia Hospital Ascot Auckland and Gillies Hospital Auckland, and QuoteHub's health insurance guide for how cover interacts with a referral.
| Detail | What is published |
|---|---|
| Parent group | RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Sister brands | ARG Te Tai Tokerau Radiology, Bay Radiology, Pacific Radiology (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Clinics | 14, across Auckland and Northland (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Radiologists (RHCNZ-wide) | 170+ (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Ownership | Shareholding radiologists (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Website | https://arg.co.nz/ |
What does a scan cost at Auckland Radiology?
Auckland Radiology's patient-facing pages do not publish a fixed price list for X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT or SPECT-CT services in the source pack for this page, so cost is a "not published" answer here, and QuoteHub's own MRI scan cost NZ research and the CT scan cost page are the better starting point for New Zealand-wide indicative pricing before you get a direct clinic quote (Auckland Radiology, our clinics, retrieved 9 September 2026).
| Question | What is published |
|---|---|
| Published price list | Not published on Auckland Radiology's own site |
| Services offered | X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT, SPECT-CT, CT calcium score, CT colonography, fluoroscopy, interventional services, immigration X-ray, pregnancy ultrasound (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Sister brand for cost context | Pacific Radiology also runs a pay-on-the-day model with no published price list |
Which insurers cover a scan at Auckland Radiology?
The cover position at Auckland Radiology is governed by the same rules that apply across the RHCNZ family: your insurer's Affiliated Provider or First Choice status for the specific clinic and scan type, not a network-wide guarantee.
Southern Cross requires diagnostic imaging, including CT, CT angiogram, MRI, MRI angiogram, nuclear medicine scan, mammography, X-ray and most ultrasound, to be performed by an Affiliated Provider for cover under policies where that benefit applies, effective from 20 May 2026 (Southern Cross, Affiliated Provider-only healthcare services, retrieved 9 September 2026). Confirm your specific Auckland Radiology clinic in Southern Cross's own Healthcare Finder before booking.
nib says its First Choice network gives members 100% of eligible costs covered at recognised providers, and members should check the current status of their Auckland Radiology clinic in nib's live Find a Provider tool (nib, First Choice network, retrieved 9 September 2026).
AIA's policy wording requires prior approval before non-emergency treatment tied to a claim, without publishing a narrow named imaging network in the wording reviewed for this page (AIA Private Health Policy Wording, retrieved 9 September 2026).
| Insurer or route | What is published |
|---|---|
| Southern Cross | MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and other imaging are Affiliated Provider-only where that benefit applies; confirm the specific clinic in the Healthcare Finder (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| nib | First Choice providers get 100% of eligible costs covered; check current status in nib's live provider tool (nib, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| AIA | Prior approval required before non-emergency imaging tied to a claim (AIA, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Partners Life | Non-surgical hospital and surgical benefits may cover related imaging, subject to policy terms and prior approval (Partners Life, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| UniMed | Hospital cover pays imaging benefits per plan wording, prior approval required (UniMed Hospital Select, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
How do referrals and prior approval work?
Auckland Radiology is a referral-based service: a GP or specialist typically requests the scan, and if you want your insurer to pay, prior approval is usually needed before the scan, not after.
Southern Cross's Affiliated Provider system means the provider often organises prior approval and claims on the member's behalf where both the provider and the service are eligible (Southern Cross, Affiliated Provider, retrieved 9 September 2026). See Southern Cross prior approval and Southern Cross claims for the general process, or nib prior approval and UniMed prior approval for those insurers.
| Step | What is published |
|---|---|
| Referral | From a GP or specialist for most non-emergency scans (QuoteHub Research, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Southern Cross prior approval | Often organised by the Affiliated Provider on the member's behalf (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026) |
| Other insurers | Check the insurer's own prior-approval process before booking |
| If not covered | Pay Auckland Radiology directly at the clinic |
Common questions about Auckland Radiology
How much does a scan cost at Auckland Radiology?
Auckland Radiology does not publish a fixed price list on its patient-facing pages, so ask your clinic for a direct quote when you book, or check QuoteHub's MRI scan cost NZ page for national indicative pricing (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Is Auckland Radiology covered by health insurance?
It can be, but cover depends on your insurer's rules and the specific clinic, not the brand name alone: Southern Cross requires Affiliated Provider status for most imaging where that benefit applies, and nib requires First Choice network status; confirm both directly with the insurer before booking (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026; nib, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Do I need a doctor's referral for Auckland Radiology?
Yes for almost all non-emergency imaging; a GP or specialist referral is the standard route, and prior approval is typically needed before the scan if you want your insurer to pay (QuoteHub Research, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Where are Auckland Radiology's clinics?
Auckland Radiology Group operates 14 clinics across Auckland and Northland, including sites at Avondale, Glenfield, Hauraki, Henderson, Howick, Papakura, Parnell, Ponsonby, Pukekohe, Queen Street and Remuera (Auckland Radiology, our clinics, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Is Auckland Radiology a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider?
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider status applies clinic by clinic and service by service, not to the Auckland Radiology brand as a whole, so confirm your specific clinic in Southern Cross's Healthcare Finder before booking (Southern Cross, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Is Auckland Radiology the same company as Pacific Radiology or Bay Radiology?
They are sister brands under the same parent, RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group, but each operates in its own region: Auckland Radiology in Auckland and Northland, Pacific Radiology in the South Island, Waikato and lower North Island, and Bay Radiology in the Bay of Plenty (Auckland Radiology, retrieved 9 September 2026).
What imaging services does Auckland Radiology offer?
Auckland Radiology's clinics offer CT scan (including CT calcium score), fluoroscopy, immigration X-ray, interventional services, MRI, PET-CT, pregnancy ultrasound, SPECT-CT, ultrasound and X-ray, though not every service is available at every clinic (Auckland Radiology, our clinics, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Can I book a scan at Auckland Radiology without insurance?
Yes, you can self-refer to some services or attend on a specialist referral and pay directly if you are not claiming through insurance; check your specific clinic for its payment process, since a network-wide policy was not published in the source pack for this page.
What is the difference between Auckland Radiology and a hospital-based scan?
Auckland Radiology is a standalone private imaging provider, separate from a hospital's own imaging department; some Auckland Radiology clinics are co-located near hospitals such as Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital, but booking, payment and referral pathways are still handled through Auckland Radiology itself.
What are the alternatives to Auckland Radiology?
Alternatives in the wider Auckland area include Allevia Radiology (formerly Mercy Radiology), and outside Auckland, Pacific Radiology, Bay Radiology and TRG Imaging cover their own regions.
Does Partners Life or UniMed cover a scan at Auckland Radiology?
Both can cover imaging tied to a wider hospital or specialist claim, subject to policy terms and prior approval, but neither publishes an Auckland Radiology-specific network in the source pack for this page; check Partners Life or UniMed directly (Partners Life, retrieved 9 September 2026).
How does Auckland Radiology compare with a public hospital wait for imaging?
New Zealand's public treatment waitlist had 77,455 people at 31 March 2026, with 35.0% waiting more than four months, and private imaging through a provider like Auckland Radiology is one of the ways patients avoid that queue when they can pay directly or claim through insurance (QuoteHub Research, treatment costs and waiting times, retrieved 9 September 2026).
Verdict
QuoteHub's read is that Auckland Radiology is straightforward on location, 14 clinics across Auckland and Northland, and straightforward on ownership, RHCNZ, shareholding radiologists, sister brands in Pacific Radiology and Bay Radiology, but it leaves cost to a direct conversation, since no price list is published. Confirm your insurer's Affiliated Provider or First Choice status for your specific clinic before you book: see Southern Cross, nib, health insurance companies, the providers hub and the private hospitals directory for where a scan often leads next.
Financial advice is provided by Craig Smith Business Services Limited, trading as Smiths Insurance & KiwiSaver, a licensed Financial Advice Provider (FSP712931). QuoteHub is a trading name.
Adviser's view
QuoteHub's read is that Auckland Radiology Group is easy to place, 14 clinics across Auckland and Northland, part of the same RHCNZ ownership as Pacific Radiology and Bay Radiology, but the cost question is unanswered on its own website, and the insurer question depends entirely on your plan's Affiliated Provider or First Choice rules and the specific clinic you attend.
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Cite this page QuoteHub NZ (2026). Auckland Radiology: Cost, Locations, Insurer Cover. www.quotehub.co.nz/providers/auckland-radiology. Updated 2026-09-09.
References
- Auckland Radiology, About us
- Auckland Radiology, Our clinics
- Southern Cross Health Society, Affiliated Provider-only healthcare services, effective 20 May 2026
- Southern Cross Health Society, Affiliated Provider
- nib, First Choice network
- nib, Find a Provider
- AIA Private Health Policy Wording
- Partners Life, Private Medical Cover overview
- UniMed Hospital Select Plus Modules Plan 2025
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