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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. 

World's best restaurant is in Peru’s capital

World's best restaurant is in Peru’s capital

Chef Virgilio Martinez's Central was named the winner by the World’s 50 Best.

Bloomberg 24 Jun 2023
More than a million for a Merc with attitude
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More than a million for a Merc with attitude

A house or a car? Your choice.

Brenda Ward 19 Jun 2023
Air NZ biofuels study – is there enough waste?
Travel

Air NZ biofuels study – is there enough waste?

Making jet fuel from waste is appealing, as long as there's enough waste.

Pattrick Smellie 19 Jun 2023
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43: The Driver’s car
Cars Free

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43: The Driver’s car

Get serious on the road.

Brenda Ward 18 Jun 2023
AMP's Jeff Ruscoe on opportunity, determination and success

AMP's Jeff Ruscoe on opportunity, determination and success

Tamara Poi-Ngawhika 18 Jun 2023
How to make wine taste better (and to save money as well)
Wine Free

How to make wine taste better (and to save money as well)

Bob Campbell MW 18 Jun 2023
Lower returns ahead from Auckland airport
Infrastructure

Lower returns ahead from Auckland airport

Pattrick Smellie 14 Jun 2023
Cathay Pacific to resume Christchurch-Hong Kong service
News in Brief

Cathay Pacific to resume Christchurch-Hong Kong service

Staff reporters 13 Jun 2023
Sustainable flying: living the pipedream
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: Sustainable flying: living the pipedream

Pattrick Smellie 13 Jun 2023
Gavin Doyle – the new man behind NZ's top restaurants
Hospitality Free

Gavin Doyle – the new man behind NZ's top restaurants

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Yes, NZ boaties should be licensed and here's why
Opinion Free

Jacques Steenkamp: Yes, NZ boaties should be licensed and here's why

Jacques Steenkamp 11 Jun 2023
Review: The Beast of Bavaria, BMW's fully electric i7
Cars Free Review

Review: The Beast of Bavaria, BMW's fully electric i7

Matt Martel 11 Jun 2023
Air NZ sees headwinds rising
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Air NZ sees headwinds rising

Pattrick Smellie 07 Jun 2023
Auckland airport share sale: how to lose an argument
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Pattrick Smellie: Auckland airport share sale: how to lose an argument

Pattrick Smellie 06 Jun 2023
The best of the best from three delightful months of tastings
Wine Free

The best of the best from three delightful months of tastings

Bob Campbell MW 04 Jun 2023
Review: The iPhone 14 series – buy now, or wait for the 15?
Technology

Review: The iPhone 14 series – buy now, or wait for the 15?

Ben Moore 04 Jun 2023
My Net Worth: Rachel Walsh, CFO of Datacom
My Net Worth

My Net Worth: Rachel Walsh, CFO of Datacom

Ella Somers 28 May 2023
Review: The MG ZS Long Range is a rock'n'roll rider
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Review: The MG ZS Long Range is a rock'n'roll rider

Brenda Ward 28 May 2023
Review: Bloody Mary's – death by steak
Good Food Free

Review: Bloody Mary's – death by steak

Brent Melville 28 May 2023
My Net Worth: Bonnie Robinson, Presbyterian Support Northern
My Net Worth Free

My Net Worth: Bonnie Robinson, Presbyterian Support Northern

Ella Somers 21 May 2023
Review: The Sugar Club – a view to dine out on
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Review: The Sugar Club – a view to dine out on

Oliver Lewis 21 May 2023
Grand Foley: The magnificent Wharekauhau lodge
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Grand Foley: The magnificent Wharekauhau lodge

Matt Martel 21 May 2023
Why NZ and global airfares have taken off
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Why NZ and global airfares have taken off

Brent Melville 15 May 2023
Savour, sparkles and serendipity
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Savour, sparkles and serendipity

Brenda Ward 14 May 2023
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