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.

Zuru taking on Procter & Gamble
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Zuru taking on Procter & Gamble

The Kiwi-led toy giant took in US$1.1b last year. But its fastest-growing division is consumer products, where its nappies and haircare are carving out a market share.

Forbes 02 Oct 2022
My Net Worth: Patrick Moynahan, managing director, Computer Recycling
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My Net Worth: Patrick Moynahan, managing director, Computer Recycling

The recycling entrepreneur says living in a small island nation means individuals like him can have a meaningful market impact in quite a short time. 

Ella Somers 02 Oct 2022
Startup puts electrodes in patient’s skull to treat depression
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Startup puts electrodes in patient’s skull to treat depression

Inner Cosmos is one of a growing number of firms working on medical devices that use implanted electrodes to interact with the brain.

Bloomberg 02 Oct 2022
Fortify yourself with some classic ports, madeiras and sherries
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Fortify yourself with some classic ports, madeiras and sherries

New Zealand is the perfect place to drink fortified wines because it's never too hot here to enjoy them. 

Bob Campbell MW 02 Oct 2022