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. 

Cash poor – why so many women are being left penniless after a divorce
Relationships Free

Cash poor – why so many women are being left penniless after a divorce

After a divorce it's most often women who suffer the brunt of financial hardship due to a lack of financial literacy, says Auckland divorce coach Bridgette Jackson.

Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo
Wine Free

Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo

Bob Campbell, MW visits Central Otago vineyard Terra Sancta to give his verdict on their first aperitivo, plus Bob's investment wine pick of the week.

Bob Campbell MW 30 May 2021
My Net Worth: Carolyn Cooper, managing director, Bupa
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My Net Worth: Carolyn Cooper, managing director, Bupa

Bupa's Carolyn Cooper on her rural upbringing, why nursing is her first love and how she finds work/life balance. 

30 May 2021
Looking Back – BNZ Part 5: The Winebox company and the bank
Retrospective Free

Looking Back – BNZ Part 5: The Winebox company and the bank

In 1986 David Richwhite and Brierley Investments' CEO Paul Collins founded Cook Islands-based European Pacific Investments - which would lead to a $32 million loss for BNZ.

Brian Gaynor 23 May 2021