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.

Government's green vehicle dream slowly blossoming
Policy

Government's green vehicle dream slowly blossoming

Slow progress greening the government vehicle fleet, but officials promise progress as money flows.

Ian Llewellyn 06 Oct 2021
Boom in EVs prompts power surge to new vehicle sales
News in Brief

Boom in EVs prompts power surge to new vehicle sales

New Zealanders are buying more electric vehicles, with sales of the Tesla outpacing even the popular Toyota Hilux for September.

Staff reporters 05 Oct 2021
Market Close: Travel stocks take NZX 50 higher
Markets market close

Market Close: Travel stocks take NZX 50 higher

Under new rules outlined by prime minister Scott Morrison Friday, Australians will be allowed to travel abroad once 80% of the local population is vaccinated.

Dan Brunskill 04 Oct 2021
Tasting notes on the 2021 New World Wine Awards winners
Wine Free

Tasting notes on the 2021 New World Wine Awards winners

After much sniffing and swilling the results are in for this year's New World Wine Awards best in show. Bob Campbell, MW gives his verdict on the winners.

Bob Campbell MW 04 Oct 2021