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. 

Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to eat and drink in June
Good Food Free

Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to eat and drink in June

Aucklanders can celebrate a new bar opening and the return of Cassia, while Wellingtonians can dig in to a new neighbourhood eatery with impeccable sustainability credentials. 

Penny Lewis 29 May 2022
Branch out – from gamay to lagrein, raise a glass to some notable grape varieties
Wine Free

Branch out – from gamay to lagrein, raise a glass to some notable grape varieties

Tired of pinot noir and chardonnay? Then its time to embrace some more unusual grape varieties.

Bob Campbell MW 29 May 2022
Ten things you need to know about fighting off winter ills
Health Free

Ten things you need to know about fighting off winter ills

Nutritionist Lisa Walker on how best to protect your immune system this winter. 

Lisa Walker 29 May 2022
Review: BMW iX xDrive50 – a six-star hotel suite atop monster alloys
Cars Free

Review: BMW iX xDrive50 – a six-star hotel suite atop monster alloys

The Bavarian marque has pulled one out of the bag with this game-changer of a car.