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.

Interislander ticketing 'glitch' gouges seniors/students
Travel

Interislander ticketing 'glitch' gouges seniors/students

BusinessDesk query apparently alerted KiwiRail to the issue ahead of its busy season.

Brent Melville 18 Dec 2023
Christmas trees: are real or artificial better for the planet?
The Life

Christmas trees: are real or artificial better for the planet?

A Yuletide worry: Is your holiday tradition adding to global warming?

Bloomberg 17 Dec 2023
My Net Worth: Bridget Snelling, Xero country manager
The Life

My Net Worth: Bridget Snelling, Xero country manager

A mid-20s career change from law to business proved a godsend.

Review: Soda – more fizz for Queenstown's foodie set
The Life

Review: Soda – more fizz for Queenstown's foodie set

The restaurant is a drawcard for businesspeople and tourists alike.

Brent Melville 17 Dec 2023