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.

A Ponsonby Rd eatery proves itself worthy of a repeat visit.

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.

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.

Prepared for some quick thrills while car shopping, Gill South ended up finding the the perfect match, although, sadly, it wasn't meant to be...

The food and service at a Spanish eatery make up for other distractions.

Viva's team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cast and crew of the runaway local hit show Outrageous Fortune get together to watch the final episode play out at a bar in Ponsonby.

Tired of having a ‘monkey mind’, and inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love, Rebecca Barry sets out to find inner peace on a meditation course and talks to a woman who turned on, tuned in and dropped out in Bali.

Mecca Cosmetica has become the New Zealand stockists of Diptyque, the cult French candlemaker.

Why is there is no seriously upscale Spanish restaurant in this city?

Ella offers a relatively small menu, plumped out by an alluring specials board.

An Auckland woman's renovations cost was offset by thinking of the future comfort they would bring.

Make like a tourist on our tiki tour of New Zealand-themed treatments.

Eat Pray Love is in cinemas from October 14, but Viva is delighted to have 10 double passes to a special preview at the luxurious Gold Class Event Cinemas in Queen St, Auckland, on Monday October 11.

Gill South talks to four women about their love of beautiful footwear, and gains tips on how to indulge.

A week in the life of the actor.

Viva's guide to where the fashion crowd are eating, drinking and flirting this season.