Two top restaurateurs give this welcoming home five stars.

On the eve of opening her own store, Viva spends the morning with designer Cybele Wiren.

Marketing language can be flowery, but for once they're right; this car really does sound like a choir of angels. Or at least the atonal church organ reverb that heralds a cinematic spiritual moment - and sets the air alive with sound.

There's only one thing to combine with bubbles and love on Monday, and that's chocolate. Here's some delectable shopping.

Libby Nicholson-Moon selects a few cafes worth seeking out among Auckland's many.

Some Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.

Don't let the facade's crisp trim fool you: this home offers spacious, elegant living options.

American expat and Apartment 86 owner Linda Chandler shares her style secrets with Viva.

Your guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.

They are the grand old vessels of the sea - the ships of old, restored to full glory to sail Auckland's harbours once again, like they did more than a century ago.

At one upmarket Auckland restaurant the waiting staff are likely to be at least as well qualified as their clientele.

Don is the editor of Thirst magazine.

If you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.

In the lead-up to their appearance at the Big Day Out, Billie Rogers and Emily Littler share their style preferences with Viva.

For design store owner Paul Dowie, treasures can be simple - from the garden to enjoying a breakfast - or artistic and historic.

A dedicated bunch are bringing Christmas to their neighbourhoods, reports Catherine Smith.

Learn to cook like the French with this cookbook from Serge Dansereau.

Ireland's 'gourmet grande dame', Darina Allen, fills in the cooking gaps that may have passed us by.

Up to 95 homes in Auckland's Franklin Rd now have their Xmas lights on at night, says the founder of the annual spectacle.

There are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.

New Ponsonby eatery Cocoro mixes beautifully presented traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist.

In the hugely competitive NZ retail sector you have to offer some deal to get people in the door.