The Life

The Life is a BusinessDesk section for people with an appetite for living well, who like to celebrate the good things in life – whether that’s investing in your health and wellness or a weekend at a lodge. 

Origine: Auckland’s entrée to French cuisine
Good Food Free

Origine: Auckland’s entrée to French cuisine

One dish, in particular, will leave you feeling you have arrived in culinary heaven.

Dan Brunskill 13 Nov 2022
What to read to understand climate change
Environment

What to read to understand climate change

These books explain why our planet is heating up – and what to do about it.

The Economist 13 Nov 2022
The fairest pinot of them all?
Wine Free

The fairest pinot of them all?

Some of the best pinot noirs on the planet are put to the test and a local one stands out.

Bob Campbell MW 13 Nov 2022
Bannockburn set for French 'evolution'
Wine Free

Bannockburn set for French 'evolution'

Pinot noir specialist Akarua is expanding on to the global stage.

Brent Melville 13 Nov 2022