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.

Can Villa Maria’s chardonnays compete against the world’s best?
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Can Villa Maria’s chardonnays compete against the world’s best?

Bob Campbell, MW taste tests Villa Maria's best chardonnays against some stiff global competition.

Bob Campbell MW 27 Jun 2021
Review: Mercedes-Benz S 450 – a status symbol that screams understatement and refinement
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Review: Mercedes-Benz S 450 – a status symbol that screams understatement and refinement

Matt Martel test drives the new Mercedes-Benz S 450 and finds it difficult to fault.

Matt Martel 27 Jun 2021
The NZ sectors taking suicide prevention seriously
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The NZ sectors taking suicide prevention seriously

Forestry, farming and hospitality are three industries that are stepping up their mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

Paul Little 27 Jun 2021
Dress code – this year's most stylish workwear
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Dress code – this year's most stylish workwear

Workwear doesn't need to be dull. Fashion stylist Sally-Ann Mullin shares her edit of this season's best in show.

Sally-Ann Mullin 20 Jun 2021