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The Lord of the Rings star Morfydd Clark: 'I'm going to be either famous or infamous'
The Welsh actor discusses her life on the precipice of stardom.

The coolest looks from the MTV Video Music Awards 2022
The awards' iconic Moonman provided ample intergalactic inspiration for the night.

This luxury Waiheke Island estate is worth planning around for your next weekend break
Fireside aperitifs and a guest cottage, for when you need some wanderlust now.

These citrus and blueberry friands are the sweet treats your week needs
Small, dense and moreish — muffin-sized with pound cake vibes.

A Malaysian-style high tea is headed to Stamford Plaza
Curry puffs, prawn laksa and plenty of sweet cakes.

How R.M. Williams built a 90-year-old legacy brand
These boots are made for walkin', on clay, concrete or catwalk.

Why the Yasawa Islands should be your next trip
Be flanked by palm trees and tropical flowers in an archipelago that feels like a dream.

The Viva team's favourite white T-shirts
The tried-and-trues that we return to — they're basic in the best way.

The classic marriage of soft tacos and filling gets a delicious jackfruit update
We love this vegetarian version, which is a cinch to put together.

Lara Worthington on beauty, business and life in New York
The model and entrepreneur discusses her values, ambassadorship and being a "water baby".

40 Father's Day gift ideas (there's only one tie in sight)
Great gifts for great father figures.

Former iCarly actor Jennette McCurdy: "Child stardom is a trap"
In her new memoir, she reflects on an industry that habitually fails its female stars.

What the Viva team has been crushing on this August
The things that caught our hearts this month, including carafes and fisherman sandals.

Jesse Mulligan: "If you find yourself hankering for some old-school Kiwi Thai, Thaiger won't disappoint"
At the Grey Lynn restaurant, the green curry is a crowd-pleaser.

8 cream blushes to give winter skin a warm glow
Highlight your cheekbones with rosy pink and poppy peach.

Where to eat in Wellington right now
Have an extravagant breakfast, a power lunch that starts with martinis, and lamb pancakes.

How to make a chicken tikka masala that's as comforting as they come
This simple recipe can be made well ahead — in fact, the earlier the better.

16 lightweight jackets to see you through spring
A good light jacket is dependably in-between, for when it's not too hot and not too cold.

Escar-go! At Ben Bayly's new bistro Origine, French is best
The menu is designed to be both traditional and challenging: classics, without compromise.

A red lentil and cauliflower dhal recipe you'll crave all year
This hearty meal is the perfect weeknight dinner (it requires very little effort).

What's the future of New Zealand Fashion Week?
How designers are faring without it, and what the event could look like when it reappears.

Cook like Sid Sahrawat with his stunningly flavourful duck recipe
Do dinner ideas get more impressive than duck with a silky saffron and macadamia sauce?

The name on everybody's lips is going to be Roxie Mohebbi
Actor, model, writer, muse — she's a star on the rise, and the stage is set for her.

8 of the best stick foundations for every budget and skin type
Lay a solid foundation with one of these stick formats, designed for a flawless base.

This gluten-free lemon drizzle cake is a breeze for all bakers
The classic, syrupy cake gets a gluten-free update featuring polenta.

You've got the (utilitarian) look: 16 sophisticated pieces that don't lose sight of practicality
Because carry-all pockets and go-everywhere boots are forever.

Inside a lush, newly renovated Ponsonby villa inspired by tropical modernism
The renovation combines a mysterious sculptural form with an interior of serenity.

The coolest looks of the week, from Nathalie Emmanuel, Idris Elba and more
A saturated bright is all that's required to elicit smiles all around.