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.

Auckland airport makes $300m down payment on post-covid recovery
Infrastructure

Auckland airport makes $300m down payment on post-covid recovery

The new transport hub will be built while international passenger numbers are subdued, laying the groundwork for combining the domestic and international terminals.

Pattrick Smellie 11 May 2022
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Ultra-long-haul: a new era of Qantas vs Air NZ competition
Opinion

David Mackenzie: Ultra-long-haul: a new era of Qantas vs Air NZ competition

Air NZ may be targeting non-stop flights to New York, but it will quickly need more planes if the service succeeds. Qantas has already ordered some and is eyeing non-stop to Europe as well.

David Mackenzie 10 May 2022
Old gold – what to buy in the NZ colonial art market
The Life Free

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
The Life Free

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.