LifestyleEmbrace your inner nanaThe trend for hobbies and habits of yesteryear is back in vogue your inner.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLess crime, more solved, say policeThere was less crime and more of it was solved in the year ended June 30, police say.01 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandSnorkel the hippo dies aged 50One of Auckland Zoo's oldest residents, Snorkel the hippopotamus, was euthanised last night after her health deteriorated.30 Sep 11:23 PM
Lifestyle<i>Buenos Aires Restaurant</i>, Herne BayA new Argentinian restaurant shows promise - if it can get the basics right.30 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiller driver pleads guiltyAn unlicensed drink driver who fled police and ran a red light before crashing into a car, killing two, has pleaded guilty to their manslaughter.30 Sep 09:52 PM
EntertainmentDeath becomes herBy day, Morag McDowell investigates death. And by night, well, she sings about it. The full-time Auckland coroner and part-time opera singer talks to Rebecca Barry.30 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleMatt Moran's delicious lifeExecutive chef of Sydney's Aria Restaurant and judge of Australia's Master Chef Matt Moran will be the star guest at Taste of Auckland in November. He chats to <i>Viva</i>.30 Sep 01:00 AM
Small BusinessMan admits Green Acres fraudA man who earlier denied taking millions of dollars in a franchise fraud today entered guilty pleas to three charges of obtaining by deceit.29 Sep 09:34 PM
Opinion<i>Bevan Rapson:</i> City's new leaders need vision and the courage to act on it29 Sep 08:30 PM
LifestyleAt home: Inside outSummer is coming and it's time to get creative with your outside space. <i>Viva</i> speaks to Danish furniture supremo Anders Noorgard about the hottest trends in outdoor luxury.29 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleInvestment lessonAn Auckland woman's renovations cost was offset by thinking of the future comfort they would bring.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Ella Cafe & Lounge</i>, PonsonbyElla offers a relatively small menu, plumped out by an alluring specials board.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Weather Watch</i>: Sunny weekend aheadWeather for the school holidays has been fairly good across the country, despite the current rain warnings in the west.29 Sep 12:45 AM
LifestyleBeauty: Touch of AotearoaMake like a tourist on our tiki tour of New Zealand-themed treatments.28 Sep 10:00 PM
RoyalsKing's $8.9m mansion for saleThe King of Tonga is selling his Epsom mansion - but rubber-neckers are not welcome. 28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo checks on mother of drowned baby: CYFChild, Youth and Family has admitted it did not carry out checks before letting a family resume caring for its baby two days before it drowned in a bathtub.28 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleSpring training: It's a knockoutIn week two of her get-fit campaign, Lazy Lucy gloves up for a spot of boxing.28 Sep 04:30 PM
EntertainmentVIP <i>Viva</i><i>Eat Pray Love</i> is in cinemas from October 14, but <i>Viva</i> is delighted to have 10 double passes to a special preview at the luxurious Gold Class Event Cinemas in Queen St, Auckland, on Monday October 11.28 Sep 01:00 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out lineup revealedThe first announcement of the 2011 Big Day Out lineup has been released.27 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Auckland Chamber OrchestraAudience treated to substantial if sombre quartet inspired by people and places.27 Sep 04:30 PM