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. 

The Economist's picks for the best books of the past year

The Economist's picks for the best books of the past year

Subjects range from a Kiwi surgeon to an Auschwitz escaper to cell theory.

The Economist 11 Dec 2022
Wine buys can turn a profit for discerning and patient investors
Wine Free

Wine buys can turn a profit for discerning and patient investors

Many NZ styles are tempting when young but can pay dividends if held to mature fully. 

Bob Campbell MW 11 Dec 2022
Strong bookings, cheaper fuel brighten Air NZ's outlook
Markets

Strong bookings, cheaper fuel brighten Air NZ's outlook

The last six months of this calendar year are seeing Air NZ roar back to profitability.

Staff reporters 08 Dec 2022
Airlines getting only 75% of jet fuel requirements
Markets

Airlines getting only 75% of jet fuel requirements

While another shipment of jet fuel is due next week, there will still be a hole in supply. 

Staff reporters 07 Dec 2022