LifestyleMother's Day gift ideas: Set to pleaseHere's a small selection of some of the good buys available in gift sets, and a few items that spell out their message of love loud and clear.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Travelling in styleThink of women's clothing and Iran and the unappealing image that springs to mind is probably the shapeless, black coverall of a traditional chador.02 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandHigh achievers add beauty contest to CVBeauty queens are often seen as bimbos.30 Apr 05:30 PM
RoyalsRoyal honeymoon delayedThe new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge boarded a Royal Flight helicopter to return home - and in William's case, to work.30 Apr 05:30 PM
RoyalsKate wants to visit NZJohn Key has revealed Prince William's bride Kate Middleton wants to visit New Zealand as a priority on her married life agenda, and says the royal ceremony was "a bit like a normal Kiwi wedding".29 Apr 08:07 PM
LifestyleFame and fortune ride the bridal trainThe wait is finally over. The dress has been revealed, and the hair, make-up and shoes. And it did not disappoint.29 Apr 05:30 PM
RoyalsBronagh 'beautiful' in navy numberHer outfit was as closely guarded as the bride's, right up until the morning of the royal wedding.29 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleRoyal wedding: Kate's cousin to wear dress by Kiwi designerBronagh Key may be wearing Trelise Cooper, but there is another NZ fashion designer stamping her mark on the royal wedding too.29 Apr 03:47 AM
LifestyleBeauty: Cornucopia of cosmetic choiceThe founder of a fast-growing beauty chain says women just want to look better.28 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleStylish bump is no obstacleFinding clothes that fit and don't make people laugh becomes the bane of every pregnancy. You have a tight budget with a baby on the way but still need to be able to go out in public.28 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleDrama queensDressing actors for Auckland Theatre Company's period piece <i>Mary Stuart</i> doesn't mean slavish adherence to Tudor fashion.28 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Jackie ClarkeSongstress and mother Jackie Clark is doing her bit to help families hit by the Christchurch earthquake.27 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleKate's bizarre NZ facial treatmentKate Middleton may have been using venom from New Zealand bees as a face treatment ahead of her wedding.27 Apr 08:04 PM
LifestyleLess is more: The new minimalistWhen the financial crisis hit, fashion said farewell to the froufrou. Three years on, sleek silhouettes, muted colours and an austere androgyny continue to dominate the catwalks.27 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleDesigners making their own markMore and more fashion designers are creating their own prints: <i>Viva</i> finds out the story behind the fabric.27 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleLessons in the Parisian waySupermodel and muse Ines de la Fressange is the epitome of Parisian chic. She lets <i>Viva</i> in on a few of her shopping secrets and style tips26 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: The art of gentlewomanThe lost art of embroidery, once the sign of domesticity and an accomplished gentlewoman, is examined and celebrated by artist Deborah Crowe with a display at Objectspace. 26 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty news: Nail crazeLady Gaga loves them - the crazier the better - Beyonce goes for gold and Katy Perry wore them to the MTV awards. We're talking about Minx nails.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Earthy appealTwo businesswomen are on a mission to win converts to their mineral makeup cause.21 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Liam ColemanLocal Topman menswear buyer Liam Coleman tells <i>Viva</i> about his style dresser.20 Apr 10:00 PM
RoyalsThe delicate fabric of high societyIts intricacy, expense and craftsmanship once made it a must-have for England’s elite. Denise L’Estrange-Corbet traces the history of Honiton lace, a famous feature of royal births and weddings.20 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleSo cool it hurtsHip publisher Jefferson Hack discussed the future of media in Melbourne - and <i>Viva</i> was there.20 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelParis: Inspired by scent of individualityEver wanted to create your own perfume? Head to Paris, says P.K. Stowers.20 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleTouch of pounamu in PM's wedding suitJohn Key will wear a bespoke New Zealand-made suit at the royal wedding woven from merino and washed with pounamu (greenstone).19 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentIt pays not to be too attractive if you're a woman looking for a jobLooks matter if you want to get a job - but it may only help you if you're a handsome man rather than a pretty woman.19 Apr 04:30 AM
RoyalsIs Kate Middleton the best looking UK royal ever?Middleton is leading the competition in a global online search for the best-looking British royal.17 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingYour Business: Sheer tenacity keeps family-run hosier NZ madeColumbine was set up 60 years ago by the three Thorpe bothers, Alan, George and Jack.17 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleDress (and price) fit for a princessYou can bet that one would shop at Selfridges for one's wedding attire if one happens to be attending Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials.15 Apr 05:30 PM
