LifestyleFocus on the girls on film<i>Viva</i> meets the three women behind ClairObscur who have combined their passion for fashion with their talents as film-makers.01 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Sweet black patchThornless plump berries make Meg Liptrot a blissfully happy brambler.30 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleReinventing the Gingerbread HouseRenovating their seafront home room by room proved the solution for a Maraetai couple.29 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Special deliveryPresentation counts for everything so Greig Morgan has devised the perfect tray. 28 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Best plants to use in your smokerA surplus of fish is best put to use in a smoker, writes Justin Newcombe with choosing the plant material to use part of the fun.28 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleDesign ideas for your bach (+photos)It's important to retain a touch of nostalgia when updating your holiday home.26 Jan 10:30 PM
LifestyleBackyard ventures that nourish the soulVegetable gardens are not only good for the stomach, but good for the soul. Suzanne McFadden visits four city gardens aiming to get fresh food back into our neighbourhoods — and not just for the nourishment.26 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleA few bits and bobs online<i>Viva</i> finds out more about the online shopkeepers behind Wocolate.26 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleDesigning your bachShelleece Stanaway offers a few design ideas to create the perfect atmosphere in your beachside home. 24 Jan 11:51 PM
LifestyleA clean slate at homeThese days, your bathroom can be what ever you want it to be. Designer Mark Bickerstaffe gives <i>Viva</i> a peek into their future.24 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleA blooming collection of favouritesBen and Tam DeHaan take time out from organising Matakana's Bloom festival to tell <i>Viva</i> a little about what keeps them ticking.18 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleIntroducing kids to the blueberry fieldsOnce plentiful, pick-your-own orchards are now a rarity. Bronwyn Sell packs hats and buckets for a family day adventure. 17 Jan 10:00 PM
LifestyleGrowing subtropical plantsEdible subtropical plants offer fruit and are handy screens, writes Meg Liptrot.15 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: The second sowingEnthusiasm may be low, but now's the time to get ready for some late summer crops, writes Justin Newcombe.14 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Trolley good ideaJustin Newcombe comes up with a nifty solution to the weighty problem of getting goodies home from the markets.13 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe lady who adds a personal touchFrom her sewing machine to Peter Saville album covers, fashion designer Katie Battersby tells <i>Viva</i> about some of her favourite things.12 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleSculptures add appeal to the gardenThere's inspiration to be unearthed by following the trail at a sculpture garden, writes Meg Liptrot.09 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Step up for funOld-fashioned stilts will help the kids keep boredom at bay, says Greig Morgan.07 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleOcean's gift to the gardenThere's no need to waste any part of your summer catch, writes Justin Newcombe.06 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: A round way to paddleJustin Newcombe launches himself into a seafaring project, an ancient coracle.06 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Stay on topDon't let plants and weeds get away in the warmer weather, writes Meg Liptrot.04 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Pitch in for kidsAn easy-to-make cricket set provides endless fun, says Greig Morgan.31 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleHelsinki: Streets paved with styleThe Finnish capital has been named 2012's World Design Capital.30 Dec 11:00 PM
