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. 

Da Vinci to Dale Chihuly, an insider's guide to art and antiques aboard the world's most expensive superyachts
Boats Free

Da Vinci to Dale Chihuly, an insider's guide to art and antiques aboard the world's most expensive superyachts

The superyachts of the super wealthy are floating treasure troves of fine and rare artworks.

Peter Bale 20 Jun 2021
Restaurant review: Ghost Street, Auckland – bold, expressive dishes and unpretentious fun
Good Food Free

Restaurant review: Ghost Street, Auckland – bold, expressive dishes and unpretentious fun

Eleanor Black finds Ghost Street lives up to its good word of mouth.

Eleanor Black 20 Jun 2021
Review: Jaguar F-Pace – goes like a rocket, but please, Jag, stick to your knitting
Cars Free

Review: Jaguar F-Pace – goes like a rocket, but please, Jag, stick to your knitting

Globally, the F-Pace is the fastest selling model in Jaguar's history - so why is this big cat making car reviewer Matt Martel blue?

Matt Martel 20 Jun 2021
My Net Worth: Naomi Ballantyne, managing director, Partners Life
My Net Worth Free

My Net Worth: Naomi Ballantyne, managing director, Partners Life

Insurance boss Naomi Ballantyne on her leadership style, taking risks and being "that girl" who upset everyone in the market.

20 Jun 2021