Illustrator Evie Kemp tells Viva about her attraction to extremes of light, colour and character.

Rugby fans will be able to watch all 48 matches of the Rugby World Cup live on multiple big screens around Queens Wharf and attend free concerts from some of NZ's biggest acts throughout the tournament...

Relocating down the street proves a successful move for an Auckland eating institution.

Expand your culinary boundaries with two exciting new cooking classes.

Never mind ethics and morals. I obey the law to make sure I don't end up doing a stint in the slammer. I'd hate it.

New plaque to be installed in honour of hero who saved thousands from Nazis.

Brian McClennan as head coach with John Ackland his assistant - that is a dream coaching ticket for the Warriors.

Some councillors unhappy over $3.26 million going to Maori Statutory Board.

Viva's current favourite dishes about town.

This may be the best thing to happen to Titirangi since the annual Going West literary festival.

Man could take part in restorative justice programme after guilty plea to charges.

One of the country's top restaurants has been booked out for an entire month during the Rugby World Cup.

The women running the Pacific Pearl superliner say they are rapidly changing an industry dominated by men.

In an unassuming area of Mt Albert lies the quaint, vintage-style cafe, Cosset. The feeling as you walk through the door is one of cosiness and familiarity, like you are walking into a moment of your past - it works and it works well.

Wet weekends needn't be dull, writes Gill South.