Faintheartedness, the second solo work from ex-Goldenhorse guitar/vocalist/songwriter Ben King, but first under the moniker Grand Rapids, started as a limited release giveaway about a year ago.

The $9.8 million Cloud at the Rugby World Cup "Party Central" in Auckland will host trade displays for New Zealand industries while Cup revellers are left out in the cold. Rather than being a party venue, the opaque-roofed, steel and glass

Anna Hutchison left Go Girls to take on a few roles overseas but, as Jacqueline Smith reports, she's happily slotted back into the third series of the hit New Zealand show

Dimmer and former Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter is dusting off his older material and taking it on the road.

Tim Webber plays with form in his designs. He tells Viva what else he's into.

That loopy legend George Clinton is beaming down again from Planet Funk armed with the classic grooves from his colourful 50-year career. He talks to Scott Kara

Politicians have defended a planned $2 million plastic waka as a "spectacular" addition to Auckland's waterfront. It will be erected on Auckland's waterfront, close to Queen's Wharf for the Rugby World Cup in September.

Auckland Grammar old boy John Chisholm wants his sons to go to a good single-sex school like he did - but they don't live in the right zone.

Viva visited the fantastic Man Style exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGC) recently, and spotted two local designers representing New Zealand menswear.

Department of Conservation (DOC) officials have seized two nets and about 80 fish following reports of commercial fishing in a marine reserve in Auckland.

Front rower Jeremy Latimore is set to play his first NRL game of the year after being named in the Warriors' squad for Saturday night's fifth-round encounter with the Sydney Roosters at Mount Smart Stadium.

At an Argentinian asado restaurant one of my mates ordered chicken for entrée and main.

Contractors Bonding Ltd have stumped up $300,000 to fund the project, which will be on permanent loan to the stadium.

Bus users in Auckland will soon be able to take advantage of a new smartcard for public transport.

Construction continues on the Auckland Art Gallery extension and renovation project in the Central City.

Armed police acting on inaccurate information from an anonymous tipster have been called off patrol in Auckland central.

Experience in schools inspires not one, but three businesses.

Inkinen hits early heights with uplifting Lilburn fanfare

Armed with scissors and brushes, the country's top hair stylists battled it out at the Colour Trophy Awards in Auckland on Saturday night.