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
LifestyleParty planner shares top tipsFormer international party planner Jonathan Rutherfurd Best shares his tips on how to throw a soiree to remember.13 Dec 02:15 AM
LifestyleTips for picking the welcome gift of wineA lovely bottle of something special is always a welcome gift — Viva picks some of our best buys.12 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe best brushes for a finished faceGood brushes aren't cheap, so how do you judge if they are worth the expense?12 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Toffee nut brittleSoftened butter to grease an oven tray, ¼ cup water, 1 cup white sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, 1½ cups raw peanuts, ½ cup pecan nuts, ½ tsp salt, 2 Tbs butter, 1 tsp baking soda12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Ginger, hazelnut and orange chocolateThis recipe needs to be made a day ahead. 400g dark chocolate - at least 60 per cent cocoa solids, 200ml cream, Zest of one orange, plus a little extra to garnish, 2½ Tbs crystallised ginger, finely chopped12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleRecipe: White Christmas truffles with brandied cherriesMakes approximately 20. 20 fresh cherries, 50ml brandy, 100g butter, ½ tin condensed milk, ½ cup white chocolate, chopped, 375g crushed wine biscuits12 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSmells like ChristmasThe interplay between fragrance and memory prompts powerful emotions. Every season leaves a scent trail, but perhaps none more so than at Christmas.11 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleChristmas is in the airIsaac Sinclair, Ecoya's New Zealand-raised, French-trained, Brazilian-resident perfumer, answers Viva's questions about home fragrance.11 Dec 07:00 PM
Lifestyle10 Favourite Things: Wallace Rose owner Sandra HardenPonsonby Rd favourite Wallace Rose reopened its doors last month following a year's break for owner Sandra Harden.05 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleHow to impress your guestsGo on admit it, we all do it - check out what is on display in the bedrooms and bathrooms when we stay at or visit other people's homes.04 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Roast turkey, asparagus and pomegranate salad with Macadamia dressing04 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty in New YorkBook in - or look in with Viva - to find out what it's like to play Park Avenue princess for a day.29 Nov 07:00 PM
LifestyleJust our cup of teaVincent Chen brews up a brilliant idea in the form of the world's most pure tea, grown here in Waikato.29 Nov 05:30 PM
