LifestyleRecipes: Eating to live wellChef Hermann Schafellner explains the principles behind the delicious food at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat24 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleWhy it's good to be Stella McCartneyViva joins designer Stella McCartney in Miami for a sneak peek at her new sports collection.22 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleDare to detoxA routine of yoga, siestas, massages and seriously healthy eating leaves our editor and her partner blissfully re-energised.22 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Summer berry pudding with rosewater creamServes 4. This needs to be made at least 12 hours in advance, 24 is preferable.17 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Pineapple and frangipane tartMakes 1 x 22cm tart. Shortcrust pastry: 180g butter. 240g plain flour. ½ tsp salt. ¼ cup iced water.17 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Chilled mango and cherryServes 4. 1 large Australian mango. 24 fresh cherries, plus 12 to serve. ½ cup ginger wine.17 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Malditro Mendez, PonsonbyIf you haven't done so already, I suggest this year you make peace with a more casual style of eating out.16 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe quest to make Auckland's foodie scene world-classSince establishing their first cafe in 2004, Jackie Grant and Scott Brown have been quietly transforming Auckland's cafe scene in their quest to make this city a world-class eating destination.15 Jan 10:00 PM
PhotosFashion Week countdownThe clothes are ready, invitations sent and models cast: designers share some behind the scenes snaps of their NZFW prep.09 Jan 03:57 AM
LifestyleViva Hit List 1/5A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of <i>Viva</i> for more.04 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleA chef's ChristmasWhat do the hard-working people who run some of our city's busiest and best kitchens do when their restaurant kitchen is given a final scrub-down for the year? Do they put their feet up and let others wait on them hand and foot?23 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleMastering sexy holiday hairGo with the flow - "Don't get stressed about your hair, go with the gypsyness of summer," advises Louise Pilkington of Dry & Tea salon in Newmarket. "Go with your hair, work with the sea."23 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleHandmade in New ZealandThis year Auckland label Ingrid Starnes ran a series on their blog that interviewed and photographed local fashion craftspeople, showing the work that goes into NZ-made clothing.20 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Bracu, BombayCan lunch ever really compete with dinner as the ultimate dining occasion? Definitely. Especially when it involves taking a trip to the country through rolling hills to a beautifully restored villa with white wicker furniture set out on a shaded verandah.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleA good grilling (+recipes)Let's face it - it really isn't summer unless the air is thick with the heady aroma of charcoal-infused food and the sweet sound of a sizzling grill-plate, jam-packed with a raft of delicious treats.19 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleGet set: Give a good gift boxIf you haven't sorted your Xmas selections yet you may be starting to panic about finding the perfect present for each person on your list. Go easy on yourself by simply buying a gift set.19 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleDesigner duo: When two become oneThey say twins develop a dialect of their own but perhaps married couples do too. When it comes to talking about their vision, it's lucky that interior designer Janice Kumar-Ward and her husband, Julian, a cabinetmaker, speak the same lingo.19 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Grilled salmon saladServes 4. 1 cup steamed edamame beans - peeled. 3 radishes, finely sliced. ¼ watermelon, peeled, deseeded and diced. 100g feta, crumbled. 2 Tbs olive oil, plus 1 Tbs extra for grilling the salmon. Juice and finely grated zest of one lime.19 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Grilled summer vegetables with buffalo mozzarellaServes 4. Garlic oil: 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp fresh thyme, 200ml extra virgin olive oil. Salad: 200g broad or green beans, 1 eggplant, 1 red capsicum, 1 yellow capsicum, 3 courgettes, 100g buffalo mozzarella.19 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Urban Turban, Wynyard QuarterThey make their own ice-cream at this Indian restaurant down on North Wharf. The trio of flavours was so wildly fantastic that each mouthful took me and my friend by surprise.13 Dec 04:00 PM
