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.

‘Super Agers’ review: living the good life
Books

‘Super Agers’ review: living the good life

Diet and regular exercise are a better bet than trendy supplements.

Save your favourite restaurant in business? Become a regular
Good Food

Save your favourite restaurant in business? Become a regular

Somewhere, there’s a great place to eat, ready to get to know your name.

Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV
Cars

Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV

The XC70 is a strategic pivot into 'extended-range plug-in hybrid' territory.

Jet Sanchez 11 May 2025
Review: El Matador gets the balance right
Good Food

Review: El Matador gets the balance right

The restaurant doubles as a shelter from the excesses of Wellington’s weather.

Gregor Thompson 11 May 2025