LifestyleWine: The best and the worstOur wine writer reflects on a year of good wine, great prices and new styles.12 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandFrance's Kiwi not fair dinkumThe vineyards of France have long regarded themselves as the toast of the wine world.09 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleGood tasteWe're only three days into the new decade and already I'm deluged with a downpour of wines.06 Jan 03:00 PM
BusinessFlying the flag for Kiwi wineThe wine glut has been a challenge to the New Zealand wine industry this year.31 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Best of the WestIn the first of a series of winery profiles, Joelle Thomson visits the tiny but top-notch Kumeu River Winery in West Auckland.30 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleFresh from the cellar doorIf you're heading to new territories these holidays, check out the cellar doors of the local vineyards.22 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestylePop-up bars: Now you see them ...Here today, gone tomorrow. Joanna Hunkin looks at the international fascination with pop-up bars and their rise in New Zealand.22 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleGood tastesIt's only four days until Christmas and I'm toasting Villa Maria winery.20 Dec 03:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>M Bar and Cafe</i>, Grey LynnIt may have a short name but a tapas-style Indian restaurant in Grey Lynn is not short on flavour.20 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe Dish: Flaunt itVeuve Clicquot has teamed with the good people at the Porsche Design Studio to come up with the uber-glam Ice Cube.17 Dec 03:00 PM
TravelMelbourne: Show-stoppers beyond city limitsUrban delights are just one part of Melbourne's charm, says Geoff Cumming10 Dec 09:25 PM
LifestyleEmpress Josephine: The woman who taught France to drinkThe first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte was a celebrated hostess and, although not a great drinker, a great collector of wine.09 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleTasty tokens for ChristmasGreat gift ideas for the wine lover or foodie on your Christmas present list.09 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandRugby, wine and beer fan should fit in nicelyUS Ambassador David Huebner should fit in just fine in New Zealand: he loves rugby and drinking beer and wine.09 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleRays of sunshineThe 'chardonnay capital' has been hit hard but is now rallying as the region looks to both the past and future.07 Dec 04:12 AM
Lifestyle<i>Red Brick Kitchen and Bar</i>, ParnellA restaurant in a Parnell listed building proves one worth putting on the weekly outing list.06 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleRed, white... and blueWith Thanksgiving turkey on the menu this week, <i>Viva</i> takes a look at the wines of the United States.28 Nov 03:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>The Dish:</i> Huka good oneWe don't know who is luckiest - Dutch-born Michel Louws, who has just been appointed the new executive chef at Taupo's Huka Lodge, or Huka Lodge for finding him.25 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleMartinborough pinot noir takes top awardA Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.21 Nov 10:41 PM
LifestyleGetting festive with bubblesAs the Christmas season approaches, now is a good time to consider the glories of Champagne.21 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandTreat for Auckland wine drinkersDozens of cases of a special red wine are being distributed this morning as the race to bring wine lovers the world's first 2009 French vintage begins.18 Nov 03:00 PM
