LifestyleBarn beautifulDeb Crowe waited for the perfect place to show her interior talents to eager clients - and her patience paid off ...27 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestylePushing boundaries in home designBuilding a home for adults, teens and pre-schoolers was made easy with input from a family architect.27 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleCharlie McDermott's favourite thingsAuckland actor Charlie McDermott counts fashion, art and design mementos among his favourite things.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew 'party central' designSee an artist's conception of what "party central" on Auckland's Queens Wharf will resemble with the revamped design of a temporary structure called "The Cloud". Images / NZ Govt25 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandNew 'party central' design releasedThe revamped design for the troubled Rugby World Cup "party central" on Auckland's waterfront is a structure that has been dubbed "The Cloud".25 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandA new era in affordable housingThe Govt has opened its first 'simple house', its answer to streamlining the design and build process for first-time buyers.22 Oct 04:11 AM
TechnologyWhy does everyone hate Comic Sans so much?It's possibly the most-hated font of all and campaigners are calling for its ban.22 Oct 01:47 AM
LifestyleCanterbury Architecture Awards 2010Winning designs at the Canterbury Architecture Awards 2010. 20 Oct 09:19 PM
LifestyleSimon Bowden's favourite thingsThe Arts Foundation's Simon Bowden says we can learn something from the US when it comes to cultural philanthropy.20 Oct 06:00 PM
LifestylePacked with characterDesigning and building a home allowed a Mt Eden family to inject it with their own style.20 Oct 04:30 PM
Rugby World CupEden Park's useless seatsAbout 100 seats in the $256 million Eden Park upgrade are useless because almost all of one try line and a good chunk of the field are blocked from view. 18 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionKiwi bach competes in USPlans for a Kiwi bach that generates more power than it uses are on display next week as the nation's universities showcase to business their latest innovations.16 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleRanalde Baker's favourite thingsRanalde Baker has an eclectic collection of objects that reflect his love of good design.14 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandCritics slate heritage award for 'facadism'A heritage architecture award for the remnants of Auckland's Jean Batten Building has offended preservationists.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleAuckland Architecture Awards 2010Winning designs at the Auckland Architecture Awards 2010.14 Oct 11:50 AM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Julia KinghamJulia Kingham relishes design that pushes the boundaries.13 Oct 09:00 PM
RetailConsumer backlash kills off new logoIf the purpose of a corporate rebranding is to create buzz, then Gap certainly succeeded.13 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Coolangatta: A Homage</i>She belies the conceit that readers only want primary characters who are likeable.11 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleSuperloo, library, claim architecture awardsA superloo with glass exterior walls was among 12 designs recognised last week as the winners of this year's New Zealand Architecture Awards from Nelson and Marlborough were announced.11 Oct 01:36 AM
EnergyHome has power to generate cashA $840,000 Whangaparaoa house is selling electricity back to the national grid, generating $127.75 in its first two months.06 Oct 11:15 PM
LifestyleMartin Hill's favourite thingsEnvironmental artist Martin Hill says he tends to get more pleasure from personal experiences than from tangible objects.06 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelBillboards 'grotesquely defacing' Venice, say criticsProminent figures from the world of art and architecture demand action over huge, floodlit ads obscuring palaces up and down the Grand Canal.06 Oct 02:09 AM
Small BusinessMeals on wheelsDon Saunders wants to turn New Zealand into a street vendors' paradise with his catering company that makes hot dog, icecream and chip carts.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandIs Auckland's 'urban village' ideal straying off course?How you see the restoration of a collection of century-old buildings on Auckland's downtown waterfront is a matter of perspective.01 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleDesigners Institute of NZ: Best Design Awards 2010The Best Design Awards is a collection of creative excellence for designers and their clients. These are the four Purple Pin (Supreme Award) winners and this years Gold winners in Graphic, Product, Interactive and Spatial Design.30 Sep 01:58 AM
LifestyleMary Jane O'Reilly's favourite thingsDancer Mary Jane O'Reilly tells <i>Viva</i> about her precious keepsakes.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
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
LifestyleWearable Arts awards winners announcedCreative fashion and bizarre bras at last night's World of Wearable Arts awards.24 Sep 08:10 PM
