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Review: Libertine, Freemans Bay
Victoria Park Market gets a new lease of life with a raft of eateries, including the naughtily named Libertine.

A touch of Colombian style in Auckland
Colombian Gilberto Navas-Cotte shaers his South American style.

This drink should be your first port of call
Rich sweet reds hailing from Portugal are being given a rough deal because of inferior copycats.

Shopping tips for guys
Dan Ahwa, the fashion editor of Canvas magazine and unassumingly stylish man, shares some new-season shopping tips for men.

'Never underestimate the power of good design'
From his beginnings in the American Midwest through a stint in the Netherlands and then down to New Zealand, Heath Lowe has developed a passion for good design.

Fashion designers share inspiration for their latest looks
Top designers tell Viva the ideas behind their latest collections.

Hearty fare for lads in the kitchen (+recipes)
Big appetites deserve a plate of hearty quality ingredients simply cooked.

Men's fashion taking off in New Zealand
Andreas Mikellis celebrates the changing face of menswear in New Zealand.

Dan Carter: If the shoe fits...
Dan Carter's favourite shoes are custom-made by top label Louis Vuitton. Viva finds out more.

Picking out the right wedding gift
Milly Nolan, the director of a new online wedding registry, explores the modern solution to gift-giving.

A week of new beginnings for NZ entrepreneur
Entrepeneur and jewellery designer Louise Pilkington shares her treasures with Viva.

Review: Citizen Q, Auckland CBD
If you're off to the central city to see a show, Citizen Q is a good-looking place to fill up before the main act.

How to plan a wedding
Wedding planner Erin Lovich shares her top tips to ensure your big day is memorable - for the right reasons!

Baking with veges and banning the butter (+recipes)
Swapping veges for butter in cakes sounds odd but makes for a healthier treat.

Beauty prods that save time and money
Clever clogs ideas are always of interest, especially if they save time and money.

Bridal trends: What's on the horizon?
When it comes to bridal fashion, editor of New Zealand Weddings Magazine Melissa Gardi has her eye on the horizon. Here, she sheds light on the emerging bridal trends set to be revealed at New Zealand Fashion Week.

The future of New Zealand Fashion Week
Since its inception in 2001, scepticism has hovered over NZFW. At first, the question was whether our small country had enough credible designers to take part; today it is: will those designers continue to support it?

Los Angeles: Guide to the local haunts
From the uber-glamorous to the unexpected, experience LA like a local.

In the wine world. What's red, white and new?
Californian wine is gradually growing in popularity and well worth exploring.

Kiwi art buyer keeps an open mind in LA
Hanging art works in the home of Tom and Rita Hanks, is all part of the job for Aucklander Isha Welsh.

NZ scriptwriter making Hollywood her home
New Zealand scriptwriter Sarah Nathan is living her dream in Tinseltown.

Review: Tyler Street Garage, Auckland CBD
For an LA-cool vibe, even on a cold winter's day, head to Tyler Street Garage.

New Zealanders who have made it in LA
Not everyone in LA is a struggling actor. Amanda Linnell meets four New Zealanders beating a different path to success.