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Christchurch telethon breaks $1m mark

The 12-hour global telethon to raise money for earthquake-hit Christchurch has now collected more than $1 million.

League: Blues in defensive mode after storm

Expats making waves in the Australian dining scene

Two expat Kiwis are helping shape the next generation of young Australian chefs.

Drinking out: Raise your glass

A good watering hole is never far away in Sydney. Here we pick some of our favourites.

Beauty wonderland in Sydney

Sydney is truly an international city when it comes to the beauty industry.

Sydney: Staying power

Plan something special during your trip to Sydney with a stay at one of these plush and vibrant hotels in the heart of the city.

Fusion fare (+ recipes)

Sydney's multicultural dining scene is the inspiration for these flavourful Asian-influenced dishes.

Sydney: Dining over the ditch

<i>Viva</i> takes a look at the best of Sydney's ever-burgeoning eating out scene, including some old favourites and a few young upstarts.

Rugby: Wallabies ace unsure on return date

Bridge protest disrupts Sydney commuters

Tastes of Sydney

Sydney food critic Myffy Rigby plays tour guide, showing off some of the best haunts around the city.

New South Wales: Small town with a whale of a tale

Hunted no more, whales still bring in the dollars, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Australian Fashion Week: The wonderful world of Oz

Australian Fashion Week is about so much more than what's on the runway. <i>Viva</i> gives us the lowdown.

Kiwi loses nearly $1 million in love scam

A New Zealand man is out of pocket by nearly $1 million due to a woman who may never have existed.

American beauties up for auction

Six striking American cars from a period spanning 40 years are among 27 classic vehicles that will go under the hammer in Sydney on May 2.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Auckland's main drag is just that

Cruise ships have been flocking to Auckland in recent months, reviving calls for the city to build a flash new terminal, preferably capable of catering for two ships at the same time.