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. 

Villa Maria sale leaves cash in pot for Fistonich family
Primary Sector

Villa Maria sale leaves cash in pot for Fistonich family

The latest receiver's report shows Villa Maria was valued at $190m, but founder George Fistonich is challenging their conduct.

Paul McBeth 26 Jan 2022
A corker investment? Penfolds release rare wine NFT
Wine Free

A corker investment? Penfolds release rare wine NFT

The iconic South Australian winemaker is dipping its toe into non-fungible tokens with a limited release of 300 bottles.

Bob Campbell MW 23 Jan 2022
Review: Mercedes-Benz EQA – a reassuringly smart EV
Cars Free

Review: Mercedes-Benz EQA – a reassuringly smart EV

Mercedes are charging ahead in their electric vehicle offering with the launch of the EQA.

Matt Martel 23 Jan 2022
Corridors of power – inside the world of NZ's political lobbyists
Politics Free

Corridors of power – inside the world of NZ's political lobbyists

A dark art or democracy at work? Former cabinet minister Tau Henare, government relations consultant Mark Unsworth, and CEO Julian Davidson shed some light on lobbying.

Paul Little 23 Jan 2022