LifestyleThe inside word on BB cream (+pix)Margaret Bartlett, education manager for Estee Lauder New Zealand, answers <i>Viva</i>'s questions on the ABC of BBs.07 Mar 01:45 AM
LifestyleViva Hit List 3/7A handpicked edit of the best in beauty, fashion and style right now – see this week's special luxury issue of <i>Viva</i> for more. 06 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Ortolana, BritomartAn innovative garden-to-table menu and great wines turn dinner at Ortolana into a culinary adventure06 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy fashion loves to go retroAs fashion looks back to the 60s and 70s, we ask why designers continue to be fascinated with these groundbreaking decades06 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleWhat's on: Fashion in the BIG Little CityThe inner city's celebration of fashion continues this week with a whole host of fabulous events taking place for the Fashion in the BIG Little City festival.05 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleAll eyes are on new foodie favourite, Magnus NilssonMagnus Nilsson, the 28-year-old chef from Sweden, has been dubbed the new Rene Redzepi of the food world.28 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleWine: All together nowThere's nothing like a crisis to bring people together. It was the Depression of the 1930s that made growers in Europe join forces and form the co-operative wineries that still make a significant proportion of the continent's wines today.28 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Look bangin' with a fringeBold bangs are a quick way to a fresh new winter look.28 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleHave you heard of the BLOC collective?With expanded floor space and a cluster of boutique retailers, Mt Eden's BLOC collective is now a one-stop design destination.27 Feb 08:45 PM
LifestyleYoung designers adding price-conscious labelsMore young designers are adding price-conscious labels to their stable - we look at the latest lines for winter.27 Feb 08:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Pintxos, PonsonbyBoom. I'm excited. At last Auckland has its own Basque-style tapas bar complete with a counter laden with just-prepared, ready to eat pintxos, the name given to traditional tapas in northern Spain.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Lifestyle10 Favourite Things: A current classicWalk into a Redcurrent store and it's a sensory overload: a rainbow of colour, beautiful smells and interesting textures.27 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestylePhotos: Bluff oysters are backSalty, succulent and totally addictive - all Kiwi oyster-lovers look forward to the start of March when "Bluffies", the creme de la creme of the shellfish world, come into season.26 Feb 08:30 PM
LifestyleBluff oysters: From ocean to tableFrom wild Foveaux Strait to glamorous Soul Bar, <i>Viva</i> follows the journey Bluff oysters make from ocean to table.26 Feb 08:01 PM
LifestyleViva's Hit List: 27/2A handpicked selection of what’s new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week’s issue of Viva for more.26 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleFashion in the City: Viva's picksWith 11 days of fabulous events taking place during a celebration of all things fashionable, there's no excuse not to be involved in the Fashion in the Big Little City festival.26 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Snapper ceviche tostadasWe're loving seeing the sparkling waters of our city's dual coastlines come alive with the bustle of recreational fishers at every sunny opportunity.26 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleDare to take a short cut (+pix)Would you dare to lop off your hair? We've got pictures and words to inspire you to take a short cut.26 Feb 12:45 PM
LifestyleWine: Putting wine into wordsPinot noir is a woman: a statement made by an international speaker at a recent high-profile wine conference in New Zealand, as he launched into a culturally inappropriate attempt to conjure up the character of the variety.22 Feb 12:30 AM
LifestyleTurning parks in wonderlandsElla Mizrahi and Celia Harrison are bringing Auckland to life - their events company, Celery Productions.21 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBehind the scenes beauty - artistry in actionWith international Fashion Week season in full swing, it's hard to keep up with the myriad looks coming down the runway.20 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleQ+A with designer Tom Dixon (+WIN)Internationally renowned designer Tom Dixon will talk about his latest collection in Auckland next week19 Feb 07:00 PM
LifestyleHot this week - Viva's Hit ListA handpicked selection of what’s new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week’s issue of <i>Viva</i> for more.19 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleWin with VIP Viva: Fashion in the cityJoin in the fun and glamour at Fashion in the BIG Little City. It may be warm outside but the fashion-focused among us are planning our winter wardrobes.19 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleTransforming the humble courgette (+recipes)All those gardeners out there who sprinkled courgette seeds into their vegetable patch back in October will now be reaping their rewards. No doubt, in abundance.14 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Pastel playgroundFashion may have had its fling with pretty-pretty for now - moving boldly towards winter's sharper styles - but cosmetically speaking, sugar-spun confectionery colours are like candy to a baby.14 Feb 07:00 PM
Lifestyle10 Favourite Things: Sewn with a secretMatt Nash's handcrafted bags come with a vintage coin for safe travels. He tells <i>Viva</i> about his other lucky charms14 Feb 05:00 PM
