LifestyleStar makeup artist going Gaga for NZA New Zealand makeup artist has risen to the top of her field, painting the skins of the world's most famous people, but this year she is homesick.28 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleVintage dress steals the showA 22-year-old woman in a borrowed 1960s dress has won the annual Fashions in the Field title at the Boxing Day Races at Ellerslie.26 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleStyle to the fore at racesUp to 25,000 people could flock to the Boxing Day racing carnival at Ellerslie today but the horses seem a minor attraction.25 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailBoutique stores testing the law on sale refundsSome of the country's leading fashion boutiques are playing fast and loose with the law on replacing or refunding damaged goods.25 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleDreams come true for New Zealand's next top modelAll Danielle Hayes wanted for Christmas was a RipStik.25 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSpain's master of haute couture makes final bowThe grandfather of Spanish fashion, 81-year-old Elio Berhanyer, has become the latest victim of the country's ailing economy.23 Dec 12:29 AM
LifestyleFashion Plates: Bic Runga and Kody NielsonBig Day Out songbirds Bic Runga and Kody Nielson share their style secrets and their preference for keeping things simple.22 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessKiwi nous underpins Bvlgari exhibitionA Muriwai-based company's panel mounting system is holding together an exhibit celebrating the fashion house's 125th anniversary.19 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailToothpaste maker thinks outside tubeHandmade bath and body company Lush will release chewable toothpaste tablets next year.19 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Tinsel timeIt's not called the silly season for nothing, get decked out like a Christmas tree, writes Janetta Mackay.16 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Georgina RobertsonFormer expat Georgina Robertson has brought the fashion influences of France and England home with her to New Zealand.16 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleA definite ring to itFrom Napier to New York, Nga Waiata's striking jewellery is making some waves.16 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Perfectly palette-ableThese wearable winners are sure to please, writes Janetta Mackay.15 Dec 10:00 PM
EntertainmentWays of the Wests: <i>Outrageous Fortune</i> the exhibition<i>Outrageous Fortune</i> brought Westie bogan chic into our living rooms - now it's hitting the Auckland Museum in a new exhibition.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh heavy metal levels in toys, lipsticksChildren's toys and lipsticks are at the centre of an investigation which has found a toy that contains lead 314 times over the allowable limit.15 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleScientists find there is such a thing as beauty sleepResearchers claim to have found the first proof that getting a regular eight hours' sleep a night can make you appear more attractive.15 Dec 12:32 AM
LifestyleKiwi couple win $1 million diamond ringA New Zealander and his US-born wife have won an international competition looking for the 'world's best couple'.14 Dec 09:56 PM
LifestyleEmerging designers in the spotlightThe finalists for next year's iD International Emerging Designer Awards have been announced.14 Dec 08:24 PM
LifestyleAll we want for Christmas...The talents behind <i>Viva</I> magazine reveal what they want to give and receive this Christmas.14 Dec 07:20 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Tools of the tradeCloud Nine has a great Christmas deal on its groundbreaking The O induction pod for heated rollers.14 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe Italian rogueWith her infectious cackle and outrageous dress sense, Anna Dello Russo - influential blogger, editor-at-large, street-style icon - is putting the fun back into dressing up, and gathering a huge following in the process.14 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestylePlastic surgery not for us, say Kiwi womenMore and more NZ women say they would prefer to age gracefully and forgo a cosmetic surgery.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurvey finds sunbed regulation not workingSurvey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.13 Dec 12:40 AM
Small Business<i>Your Business:</i> Eureka moment happened at homeWhen former bank executive Melissa Cheals was at home with a new baby, she began researching ideas for her own company.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPay the price for pearly whitesBuyer beware: That's the expert advice for beachgoers wanting a quick fix to brighten their pearly whites for summer.11 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe sweet smell of home-made soap (+soap and lotion recipes)Making your own cosmetics is a gift idea you've still got time to pursue before Christmas - and it could change your life.10 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Dare to bareIn this season of swimsuits and kaftans, feel good about exposing your body to summer.08 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Kelly BarriballShe practically lives in opshops and runs her own vintage site. <i>Viva</i> talks to second-hand diva Kelly Barriball.08 Dec 04:30 PM
