Gill South tries out a new form of exercise in a bid to strengthen her abdomen and increase her flexibility.

MooChowChow brings modern Asian to Auckland.

We came here because sometimes you don't want to risk an average brunch somewhere untried. So we decided on a sure thing.

In the early 90s, I wrote a piece for the Herald in which I sought to demystify for readers (and myself) a cuisine that was newly making its presence felt on the local culinary scene: Japanese.

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.

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.