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. 

Restaurant review: Va Bene – bringing European corner bar chic to Auckland's Parnell
Good Food Free

Restaurant review: Va Bene – bringing European corner bar chic to Auckland's Parnell

Va Bene brings some top-notch culinary flair to Parnell, writes Eleanor Black.

Eleanor Black 18 Jul 2021
Beyond Bitcoin – a journey into cryptocurrency investing
Money Free

Beyond Bitcoin – a journey into cryptocurrency investing

From giddy highs to crashing lows, Peter Griffin shares his journey aboard the cryptocurrency gravy train.

Peter Griffin 18 Jul 2021
How non-fungible tokens are disrupting the art investment market
Art Free

How non-fungible tokens are disrupting the art investment market

The prices being paid for non-fungible tokens in the art world are soaring, writes fine art valuer Briar Williams.

Briar Williams 18 Jul 2021
Sympathy, but no support for stricken travel sector
Policy

Sympathy, but no support for stricken travel sector

MPs say they don't support sector specific assistance for travel agents.

Ian Llewellyn 13 Jul 2021