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Review: Prego restaurant

Prego maintains the high standards it set two decades ago. Beautiful food, writes Nici Wickes, is served impeccably by knowledgeable staff in a happy atmosphere.

Picture perfect wedding tips from Bobbi Brown

Expert advice from Felix Nguyen, Bobbi Brown's assistant manager of education for Asia-Pacific.

Real life weddings: Samantha & Kishan Mani

It was a relaxed wedding in Kerikeri, coupled with a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Winter Gardens for Samantha and Kishan.

Real life weddings: Sue Nelson & Deborah Kelland

A surprise wedding at Parnell's Cibo went off without a hitch for Sue and Deborah.

The Marr Factory designers on individuality

In the countdown to the Marr Factory spring-summer fashion shows, <i>Viva</i> asks the top designers taking part to share their views on one topic: individuality.

TV chef's new obsession

Man of the moment Mike Van de Elzen talks to Fiona Ralph about his latest moves: a new restaurant, a new book, and his next travelling roadshow.

Noelle McCarthy: Scents and sensibility

Perfume is a basic need - one that should not be denied, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Between the sheets with Cara

Exhausted after a few days’ partying, the runway diva jumps into bed at London’s Chiltern Firehouse to talk fashion, boys and bunny rabbits with Bryony Gordon.

Hot, fun and exotic roast meals

Angela Casley creates memorable twists on the traditional Sunday roast.

Recipe: Poussin with pumpkin and quinoa stuffing

Angela Casley's poussin makes a perfectly luxurious dinner.

Recipe: Roast whole snapper with Asian spices

This is a great centrepiece for a dinner party, where everyone can help themselves. It's delicious with crisp Asian greens, rice and a nice white wine.

Nici Wickes: A pie and a roast

What do our national foods say about us as a nation? Nici Wickes asks.

A toast to the Sunday roast

Pairing wines with roast meats is easy with a little know-how, writes Jo Burzynska.

Designer Anya Hindmarch on hiring and firing

Anya Hindmarch, founder of the eponymous luxury handbag brand, tells Graham Ruddick that the new chief executive — a Kiwi — has paved the way for growth — and family time.

Moves and grooves in the Auckland dining scene

There's exciting changes in the industry - think new bars, new chefs and revamped restaurants. We have the scoop.

Kelly and Sharon Osbourne's new M.A.C. collection

Stephen Jewell meets the unstoppable outspoken Osbournes in London to find out about their latest venture.