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Fresh fig salad with black forest ham, walnuts and radicchio

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Wine: A vine chance to help others

Wine-inspired initiatives are supporting quake-stricken Christchurch.

Weddings: With this ring ...

If you are about to buy engagement and wedding rings, Phil Grieve says there are a few aspects to take into consideration.

Last supper (+recipes)

Enjoy the final warm nights of late summer with good friends and food.

Fashion Plate: Celeste Wong

She may be making a name for herself in Britain, but actress Celeste Wong remains fond of New Zealand fashion. She tells us about her style.

<i>O'Sarracino</i>, Eden Terrace

The passion that goes into creating this Italian eatery's menu is evident in every mouthful.

Inspired by life

Two Kiwi icons from the fashion and music worlds share how they came to express their creativity in a whole new medium.

Ginger prawn skewers with banana, chilli and mango salsa

Za'atar chicken and avocado salad, grapes, mint and yoghurt

Salmon, lentil purée and herb bruschetta

Wine: The vintner's luck

Some of our most experienced wine entrepreneurs are among New Zealand's richest people.

Great Barrier Island: Breaking the stress barrier

A mini-break to Great Barrier Island can combine luxury, solitude and adventure - as well as breathtaking scenery.

Slices of quince (+recipes)

Quince is not a common fruit and can only be eaten cooked but the efforts are well worth it, producing a unique flavour.

Beauty: Cutting edge

A London hairstylist at the top of his game is realistic about affordable hair care for women.

Win tickets to Viva's NZ Fashion Festival show

We have a New Zealand Fashion Festival experience prize pack to give away.