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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. 

Internet landing on Air New Zealand's regional routes
News in Brief Free

Internet landing on Air New Zealand's regional routes

Starlink to provide free internet for passengers from late next year. 

Staff reporters 13 Dec 2023
Review: Oppo Reno10 Pro phone and Pad 2 tablet are solid value
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Review: Oppo Reno10 Pro phone and Pad 2 tablet are solid value

Two great devices that over deliver on specs for the price.

Ben Moore 10 Dec 2023
Review: the BMW i5 M60 xDrive – sophistication on steroids
Cars

Review: the BMW i5 M60 xDrive – sophistication on steroids

It's electric, fast and has a 'record and play' function.

Brent Melville 10 Dec 2023
Headwaters: the dream zombie apocalypse hideaway
Property Review

Headwaters: the dream zombie apocalypse hideaway

The eco lodge's chalets are so thoroughly insulated that sensors monitor CO2 levels.

Brent Melville 10 Dec 2023
My Net Worth: Brett Sutton, chief executive of Les Mills NZ
My Net Worth

My Net Worth: Brett Sutton, chief executive of Les Mills NZ

Ella Somers 10 Dec 2023
Rental market helps boost pedestrian car sales
News in Brief

Rental market helps boost pedestrian car sales

Staff reporters 05 Dec 2023
Waiheke's Tantalus Estate: a tantalising offer
Editor's Picks

Waiheke's Tantalus Estate: a tantalising offer

Paul McBeth 03 Dec 2023
Bill Foley's latest gift to NZ: The Runholder

Bill Foley's latest gift to NZ: The Runholder

Pattrick Smellie 03 Dec 2023
The swift(y) way to a southern man's heart
Primary Sector

The swift(y) way to a southern man's heart

Brent Melville 03 Dec 2023
Born to be wild – Cupra’s sporty new hatchback
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Born to be wild – Cupra’s sporty new hatchback

Matt Martel 03 Dec 2023
My Net Worth: Laura Scampion, managing partner at DLA Piper
My Net Worth

My Net Worth: Laura Scampion, managing partner at DLA Piper

Ella Somers 03 Dec 2023
Kids' school-break reading: holidays every which way
Books Books

Kids' school-break reading: holidays every which way

The Wall Street Journal 26 Nov 2023
We're raising a generation of prudes who want less sex
Bloomberg Social trends

We're raising a generation of prudes who want less sex

Bloomberg 26 Nov 2023
My Net Worth: Ross Buckley, chair, Institute of Directors
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My Net Worth: Ross Buckley, chair, Institute of Directors

Ella Somers 26 Nov 2023
FTN Motion sees silver lining in tighter market
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FTN Motion sees silver lining in tighter market

Ben Moore 20 Nov 2023
Japanese sauna culture becomes a remedy for digital burnout
Bloomberg

Japanese sauna culture becomes a remedy for digital burnout

Bloomberg 19 Nov 2023
Fitbit Charge 6: well worth putting up with the setup hassles
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Fitbit Charge 6: well worth putting up with the setup hassles

Ashton Brown 19 Nov 2023
Saved from going under: Epic brewery enjoying its new life
Editor's Picks Beer

Saved from going under: Epic brewery enjoying its new life

Ashton Brown 19 Nov 2023
The very, very best of Gimblett Gravels' finest
Wine Wine

The very, very best of Gimblett Gravels' finest

Bob Campbell MW 19 Nov 2023
Inside Katy Perry’s years-long battle over a US$15m home
World

Inside Katy Perry’s years-long battle over a US$15m home

The Wall Street Journal 19 Nov 2023
Gattung sisters share a common thread
Ethical Business Free

Gattung sisters share a common thread

Tamara Poi-Ngawhika 19 Nov 2023
The 970-page guide to being a successful perfectionist
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The 970-page guide to being a successful perfectionist

The Wall Street Journal 18 Nov 2023
Review: The Surface Laptop Studio 2 – is it overpriced?
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Review: The Surface Laptop Studio 2 – is it overpriced?

Ashton Brown 12 Nov 2023
A Jeep built for the luxurious future
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A Jeep built for the luxurious future

Matt Martel 12 Nov 2023
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