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The Great Escape to Luxury

Modern architecture, historical importance and an outstanding landscape come together at Bay of Islands haven The Landing.

Create your own bespoke wine

A fun pop-up 'Jacob's Creek Blend experience opens today at Britomart.

Karen Walker's worldly vision

Karen Walker's latest eyewear campaign highlights a new collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative.

Karen Walker Visible: Behind the scenes

Go behind the scenes at the project with the Ethical Fashion Initiative and campaign shoot.

In conversation with award-winning architect Pip Cheshire

Modern architecture, historical importance and an outstanding landscape come together at The Landing. We talk to the architect behind the luxurious Bay of Islands haven, Pip Cheshire.

Recipes: A Chinese New year's banquet

Angela Casley uses everyday ingredients to whip up a Chinese meal of appetising splendour.

Noelle McCarthy: Being grateful for Cara Delevingne

Following supermodels on Instagram can be a tricky business - thank goodness for Cara Delevingne, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Colour your world

At home inspiration from colour expert Nikki Morris.

Janetta Mackay: Lorde, and finding your own look

Teens should be free to experiment with fashion and beauty before they come under serious scrutiny - including Lorde, writes Janetta Mackay.

New & Noted: Provenance Matua Valley Eatery & Store

Waimauku's Provenance Matua Valley Eatery & Store is the latest venture from Hip Group's Scott Brown and Jackie Grant.

Chanel spring 2014 couture

Chanel couture: The artistry of the hand

Karl Lagerfeld presents a collection of dynamic modernism with exquisite examples of handcraft.

Review: Bedford Soda & Liquor, Ponsonby

Saucy meatballs and apple juleps chased down with a fried Oreo cookie? Go on, your inner child will thank you for it.

The pop-dining phenomenon heading to Auckland

Parisian tradition turned global pop-dining phenomenon, Le Diner en Blanc is heading to Auckland.

Be transported with alcohol-free cocktails

Refreshing teas from The Langham's new lobby bar Palm Court. PLUS try your own at home.

What should Lorde wear?

Our money is on Lorde winning something at the Grammy Awards - but what will she wear?! Several local fashion designers have produced very Lorde-y pieces for winter - we imagine her rocking the red carpet in these suggestions.

The work of Erwin Blumenfeld

A gallery of work from pioneer fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld.

The man who shot beautiful women

Pioneering fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld was once the highest-paid in the world. A documentary shines the spotlight on this extraordinary man. His grandson Remy Blumenfeld, who produced the film, talks exclusively to Viva.