Chef Chris Donnellan is about to bring his special touch across the Tasman. He tells Viva about his favourite cuisine and what to expect from his visit.

Auckland's nightlife hasn't been the same without it. Shanghai Lil's has finally reopened in its third incarnation in Parnell.

Wine drinkers already know sauvignon blanc tastes best if chilled, and scientists have now proven keeping it on ice helps retain its flavours.

More than 600,000 RWC tickets have been applied for in the first phase of sales, with strong interest from overseas.

While the sequel is neither as hilarious or emotional as its predecessor, it at least ups the ante for endless wardrobe changes.

Rebuilding the Temple.

The first British film shot in 3D uses the technology to bring dance and cinema together in an exuberant way.

The title of this fifth album by the Brooklyn five-piece is a loose tribute to the late US guitar outfit Husker Du

The vast salt plains and eerie beauty of south-western Bolivia are a transporting experience, writes Derek Cheng.

There were no locked doors, no guards, no security cameras. There was barely even a doorway.

Rows between neighbours are usually nothing to laugh at but a comedian has written the voiceover script for the latest series of Neighbours At War.

Tingling your hairs, then tickling your feet, Monae's energetic combination of musical genres urges you to clap your hands.

Put your glad rags on for a meal that feels like an occasion.

In contrast to the teen-model stars of American romps, the kids look and act like real kids - and that's what makes the film so charming.

TVNZ's 50th birthday bash was a rubbish celebration of local TV history full of meaningless montages of past presenters, writes Russell Baillie.

Viva talks to the four finalists of this year's Lewisham Awards.

The whales at Hervey Bay seem to love interacting with people, writes Jim Eagles.

Whatever your budget, a dinner party is always cause to celebrate.

All Whites striker Chris Killen didn't have long to get used to being a married man.