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.

Looking Back – BNZ Part 6: The bank adopts Fay, Richwhite proposal
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Looking Back – BNZ Part 6: The bank adopts Fay, Richwhite proposal

Adbro Investments was co-owned by the crown and Fay, Richwhite. It was touted as a loan recovery company for BNZ, but in reality it was just a money-go-round, writes Brian Gaynor.  

Brian Gaynor 30 May 2021
Review: BMW 330e – a clever hybrid that offers the best of both worlds
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Review: BMW 330e – a clever hybrid that offers the best of both worlds

A little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll - the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid has it all, says car reviewer Matt Martel.

Matt Martel 30 May 2021
Cash poor – why so many women are being left penniless after a divorce
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Cash poor – why so many women are being left penniless after a divorce

After a divorce it's most often women who suffer the brunt of financial hardship due to a lack of financial literacy, says Auckland divorce coach Bridgette Jackson.

Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo
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Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo

Bob Campbell, MW visits Central Otago vineyard Terra Sancta to give his verdict on their first aperitivo, plus Bob's investment wine pick of the week.

Bob Campbell MW 30 May 2021