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.

Old gold – what to buy in the NZ colonial art market
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Old gold – what to buy in the NZ colonial art market

Colonial art has gone in and out of fashion over the years, but if you're buying the right works, the genre is still a good investment.

Briar Williams 08 May 2022
Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to eat and drink in May
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Connoisseurs’ Corner – where to eat and drink in May

This month sees a bunch of new openings in Auckland and Wellington, plus a peek at the best food and wine experiences coming up in Hawke’s Bay.

Blue collar – this season’s best denim menswear
Style & fashion Free

Blue collar – this season’s best denim menswear

Look sharp in the best denim cuts and colours for autumn and winter.

Sally-Ann Mullin 08 May 2022
Confidence man — an expert’s guide to aiming for the top
Books Free

Confidence man — an expert’s guide to aiming for the top

Confidence is a learned art and anyone can master it, says performance psychologist Nate Zinsser in his new book.

Paul Little 08 May 2022