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. 

Living big in a tiny house
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Living big in a tiny house

Happiness for this family is a 24-square-metre home, The Hazel.

Bryce Langston 01 Oct 2023
Lauded young winemaker creating a wine for the ages
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Lauded young winemaker creating a wine for the ages

At Central Otago winery Mt Difficulty, pinot and patience go hand in hand.

Matt Martel 01 Oct 2023
Switzerland review: the twist that grips and won't let go

Switzerland review: the twist that grips and won't let go

The Talented Mr Ripley was only half the story.

Brenda Ward 24 Sep 2023
Beat the rush – to some of NZ's best blended reds
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Beat the rush – to some of NZ's best blended reds

Continuing our Master of Wine's series highlighting consistently good labels.

Bob Campbell MW 24 Sep 2023