Food & Drink
Mark your calendars: May 10 is the Sunday to treat a loved one in your life.
Read moreWhat Viva ate in April: The best roast chicken in Auckland, lunches under $20 and nostalgic desserts
Plus, the best burgers in town, and more food news.
Read moreThe food here is as beautiful to eat as it is to look at.
Read moreDr Libby on the important things to consider to keep your bones strong and healthy.
Read moreA reader has an important first date coming up and Jesse has some golden rules to follow.
Read moreFrom Neapolitan and New York-style, to nostalgic pies and coeliac-friendly crusts.
Read moreHow does this Ponsonby Rd stalwart maintain its magic?
Read moreFind Auckland’s new $50 wagyu feast that turns a low-profile spot into destination dining.
Read moreLocals love this modern Italian restaurant, and Jesse did too.
Read moreOPINION: This week, Jesse responds to feedback about last week's Dining Out review.
Read moreMatt Lambert will not pander to your comfort eating needs.
Read moreThe food tastes good but it's 'the wrong restaurant in the right place at the wrong time'.
Read moreThe Kiwi co-founder behind Edinburgh's Woven Whisky is bringing his blends back home.
Read moreWe’ve got the perfect crumble and plenty other warming desserts.
Read moreBars from Jervois Rd to Britomart are putting tomatoes at the centre of cocktails.
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Your go-to guide to sophisticated sippers minus the sting in the tail.
Plus, the best ways to improve leftover supermarket buns.
Parnell's new, modern Indian restaurant leaves Jesse with recommendations and regrets.
Return opens on Wednesday but it's not fine dining, says its chef.
Plus, the places we're considering for Easter weekend brunch.
Kiwi experts on the health risks of cured meat and how to make more informed choices.
Plus, first drink recommendations and where's good to go in Parnell.
But the good stuff far outweighs these minor complaints.
'We tried to have a soft launch but ... it didn’t really work,' says chef Alfie Ingham.
Plus, where in Queenstown to celebrate a big achievement.
Parnell eatery Tala also topped the Viva Top 50 Awards in 2025.
This Devonport spot seats about 30 and is an easy ferry ride from the city.
Find fruit and vegetables, cheese and vintage clothing, from Karangahape Rd to Ōrātia.
Plus, Viva gets a first look at the vineyard's new luxury accommodation.
Mother, from the team behind Lilian, Hotel Ponsonby and Honeybones, has the magic touch.