With plates so pretty and delicately flavoured they will make you weep, Cocoro is the pinnacle of Japanese fine dining.

Fiona Ralph speaks to Vic Brotherson about her new book, her trademark rustic style, and how to arrange your own wedding flowers.

A recent celebration confirms to Janetta Mackay that the best weddings are those that express the character of the couple.

Follow these hair tips, says Janetta Mackay, to ensure you look and feel your best on the big day.

Noelle McCarthy on the sad passing of the fashion designer L'Wren Scott.

It's not just the bride who gets to look good on the big day.

A new store from label Twenty-seven Names is opening on Auckland's Ponsonby Rd.

Nici Wickes contemplates cheating . . . with a new food processor.

Angela Casley fills her basket with fresh produce and specialty ingredients to create this light late-summer feast.

This beetroot and smoked fish salad is a delight to try.

Knitwear, charms and a birthday celebration - read about it in this week's shopping and retail news.

Simple preparation makes for the most enchanting dishes at a new Herne Bay eatery, writes Nici Wickes.

Family figures large in Benefit global ambassador Annie Ford Danielson’s favourite things.

It's back to the future for fans of what the ocean offers, writes Janetta Mackay.

Claire McCall visits Brancott Estate and discovers the voluptuous character of its fumé blanc wines.

With notes of vanilla, orange, mint and peach, some perfumes smell so delicious you could give them a lick. Well, says Jo Burzynska, you can.

Marine ingredients are increasingly finding favour across the anti-ageing skincare industry, but these products stand out in having oceanic extracts at the centre of their formulations.

A hearty soup from Eleanor Ozich to help you ease into Autumn.

Native New Zealand plants are key ingredients that are setting our skincare products apart, writes Janetta Mackay.

Whether born and bred flora or simply flourishing here, these extracts excite attention.

Tossing is out, chopping is in, writes Nici Wickes.

Janetta Mackay tests the latest facials designed to do more than pamper your skin.

Viva designer Jaime Cassie trials lash extensions.

We’re stuck on the latest feathery false lash looks.

Beauty editor Janetta Mackay asks an innovator about her personal project to revitalise modern perfumery.

You can't have style without comfort - especially when you're working from home, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Viva’s beauty editor finds herself transported to a private party in a transformed prison.

Angela Casley adds coffee to bring an element of subtle surprise to savoury and sweet dishes.

Get creative and use coffee to marinate this tender and tasty slow roasted pork leg.