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Body + Balance: From Oman to Auckland

Jen Cuttance, personal trainer to members of Oman’s royal family, describes her exercise aesthetic to Fiona Ralph.

The Dish: Food news around town

New cafes, menu picks and more.

Nici Wickes: Going Solo

What once drew sympathetic 'tut tuts' now doesn't occasion even a slightly raised eyebrow.

A weekend in Wellington

Fiona Ralph spends a weekend in Wellington and discovers a town of specialists - from coffee to cocktails to sprouted bread.

Recipe: Walnut, chocolate and pear tart

Today's tart is surprisingly not too sweet, thanks to the combination of crunchy caramelised walnuts and pears with the chocolate. Make this easy pudding ahead of time, so it's ready to whip out and serve with a splash of cream or yoghurt.

Recipe: Rhubarb and apple pie with crumble topping

The generous crunchy topping on the fruit crumble is bursting with wintery flavours. Try Angela Casley's crumble for a taste sensation.

Recipe: Coconut rice pudding

Today's rice coconut pudding method is quick, and you can substitute ingredients to your preference. This is a scrumptious winter warmer!

A new way to appreciate sake

A new addition to Masu, Sky City’s robata restaurant, encourages partaking in the entire Japanese dining tradition

Recipe of the Day: Petite Kitchen's almond tarts filled with vanilla yoghurt, mascarpone & fruit

As healthy naughty treats go, these are moreish winners

Redressing the feminism issue

From Prada’s show on the ‘multiplicity of women’ to glossy magazine pages, feminism is fashion’s favourite buzzword for 2014. It’s not such a crazy notion, says Alexander Fury.

Fashion & Feminism - Join the debate

Fashion can be frivolous and fun, but why not use it as a platform to get people thinking, speaking, acting?

Recipe of the Day: Soba noodles, ginger and garlic broth, chicken and coriander

Noodles are delicious comfort food to guard against winter's chills - try this warming recipe from the Viva archive.

Noelle McCarthy: The small touches that elevate the ordinary

Little ways of taking care of yourself are great for reminding yourself you have standards.

Just Opened: Le Vietnamese Kitchen, Ponsonby

Sitting under the swinging lanterns at Le Vietnamese Kitchen you could be in a back alley of Hanoi instead of on Ponsonby Rd.

Janetta Mackay: The wabi-sabi of what we wear

The evolution of synthetic fabrics has brought them to prominence on designer hangers. Janetta Mackay looks at the growing use of polyester.

Six best spots for a drink in Wellington

Joseph Slater of Six Barrel Soda Co. is an expert on Wellington drinking culture. He shares his six top spots for a drink with us.

Recipe of the Day: Baked lemon souffle

Try Angela Casley's delicious baked lemon souffle recipe.

Recipe of the Day: Roast beef and yorkshire pudding

To give your guests a sense of tradition try Angela Casley's roast beef and yorkshire pudding.