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Easy roasted butternut soup with coconut cream and herbs
Everyone has a favourite pumpkin soup, but it’s worth adding a recipe to your repertoire.
Does Lemsip really work? Experts weigh in on its effectiveness
Telegraph: We often reach for Lemsip when cough or flu symptoms start - but does it work?
Noel Edmonds shows off bonkers health regime in NZ show
Telegraph: At 76, Noel Edmonds has never looked better.
Advice: My future sister-in-law just got divorced. How can I disinvite her to my wedding?
New York Times: 'Shortly after my engagement, I asked [her] to be a bridesmaid.'
Microplastics in glass bottles surpass levels found in plastic containers
Painted metal caps on glass bottles contribute to microplastic presence.
Bustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug
Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month.
Royals
Prince Harry’s email to King Charles after silence claim
Prince Harry plans to invite the royals to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
Australian senator makes pointed protest outside palace
After fiery outburst in Canberra, Lidia Thorpe takes her anti-monarchy message to London.
Prince Harry celebrated as 'the best' dad in Father's Day tribute
Meghan shared family moments on Instagram for Father’s Day.
How Prince Louis charmed the crowds at Trooping the Colour
Prince George, 11, tapped Louis to remind him to stop waving.
Prince William: ‘I want to bring about real change’
Telegraph: In a world exclusive, the Prince says he’s leading with a simple goal.
'May die with cancer': Palace insider on King Charles' health
King Charles, 76, revealed his cancer diagnosis 18 months ago.
Relationships
Opinion: We tried to give SuperGold Card holders a sex toy discount. Apparently, that was offensive
MSD initially accepted Girls Get Off's proposal but later declined. The founder asks why.
Advice: My future sister-in-law just got divorced. How can I disinvite her to my wedding?
New York Times: 'Shortly after my engagement, I asked [her] to be a bridesmaid.'
The number one sign your marriage will last, according to an expert
It has nothing to do with passion.
The six signs you’re not drinking enough water
Telegraph: Dehydration can creep up on you and play havoc with your health.
‘Turning into America’: Outrage at restaurant’s menu act
It has sparked debate about a controversial hospitality trend on the rise.
Trending on Viva
Body Milk Or Body Lotion? We uncover the difference between the two (and why it matters)
Got milk? These 10 hydrating body care products are positively brimming with it.
Painter Katharina Grosse spray-paints huge canvases in a studio overlooking the sea
Her works are huge in scale and created in the glory of Auckland's west coast.
Can you know Princess Diana by owning her things?
A large trove of Diana's belongings, including her Lady Dior handbag, to be auctioned off.
Jesse Mulligan: Feeling Blue in Ponsonby
I implore you to try this persimmon salad, says Viva's dining out editor.
Opinion: Why honesty about cosmetic procedures matters
Off the back of Kylie Jenner’s cosmetic confessions, Ashleigh Cometti has questions.
Warm up with Greek Rice and Roasted Chicken
This easy Greek Rice with Roasted Chicken will be a winter dinner hit with the family.
Food & Drink
Why your shopping habits reveal more than you think
Global tastes, gut health and grab-and-go – how Kiwi pantries got their 2020s glow-up.
Why your child is a picky eater - and what parents can do about it
Expert tips on why kids resist certain foods and how to encourage adventurous eating.
Slow-cooking secrets: How to master flavourful meals with ease
Master the art of slow cooking with essential methods, tips and flavour secrets
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