Patience is a virtue when it comes to living the good life, discovers Wendyl Nissen in this extract from her new book, A Home Companion.

The trend for hobbies and habits of yesteryear is back in vogue your inner.

There goes Fashion Week again, and with it that decadent little mid-year rev-up for the soul, writes Rebecca Barry.

Postie Plus has posted a 6.5 per cent drop in earnings, and predicts retailing will struggle till Christmas but should improve in 2011.

Zero-waste design is a means of creating clothes that minimises fabric disposal. At the forefront of this move is Holly McQuillan. Viva finds out more.

Building up a loyal band of customers takes more than just good clothes, as these top labels reveal.

Megan Anderson visits Zambesi's workroom ahead of Fashion Week and discovers where the magic happens.

Rebel Sport says it got a bargain by being first out of the blocks to sign an ad campaign deal with Sonny Bill Williams.

Meet Margo Acland, the quietly driven force behind one of New Zealand's most successful design brands.

World celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.

An online shopping company selling fashion labels such as Tigerlily and One Teaspoon received a $14.5 million cash injection last week.

Sasha Miller shows off her style for the selection panel yesterday as she vies for a chance to walk the catwalk at this year's NZ Fashion Week.

It's early summer in Samarkand and the mulberry trees are in full glossy leaf and laden with plump white mulberries.

Top fashion design company Liz Mitchell Design Ltd has gone bust, owing creditors nearly $200,000.