PropertyCharacter study in PonsonbyDon't let the facade's crisp trim fool you: this home offers spacious, elegant living options.04 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Linda ChandlerAmerican expat and Apartment 86 owner Linda Chandler shares her style secrets with <i>Viva</i>.02 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleA guide to Auckland's food courtsYour guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.31 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRestoring the essence of sailingThey 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. 29 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentRestaurant haven in slow job marketAt one upmarket Auckland restaurant the waiting staff are likely to be at least as well qualified as their clientele.25 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeer created by the hand of God's disciplesDon is the editor of <i>Thirst</i> magazine.22 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland from A to ZIf you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.21 Jan 09:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Ponsonby Road Bistro</i>, PonsonbyA Ponsonby Rd eatery proves itself worthy of a repeat visit.20 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleFashion Plates: Billie Rogers and Emily LittlerIn the lead-up to their appearance at the Big Day Out, Billie Rogers and Emily Littler share their style preferences with <i>Viva</i>.19 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestylePaul Dowie's favourite thingsFor design store owner Paul Dowie, treasures can be simple - from the garden to enjoying a breakfast - or artistic and historic.13 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleLet there be lightsA dedicated bunch are bringing Christmas to their neighbourhoods, reports Catherine Smith.17 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleMastering French cuisine (+recipe)Learn to cook like the French with this cookbook from Serge Dansereau.17 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleTime to get back to basics (+recipe)Ireland's 'gourmet grande dame', Darina Allen, fills in the cooking gaps that may have passed us by.11 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas lights: Send us your photosUp to 95 homes in Auckland's Franklin Rd now have their Xmas lights on at night, says the founder of the annual spectacle.10 Dec 02:10 AM
EntertainmentWeekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the seasonThere are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.03 Dec 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Cocoro</i>, PonsonbyNew Ponsonby eatery Cocoro mixes beautifully presented traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist.03 Dec 12:00 AM
Opinion<i>Mark Irving :</i> It's got to be relevant to get in the doorIn the hugely competitive NZ retail sector you have to offer some deal to get people in the door.01 Dec 08:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend leisure: It was love at first drivePrepared for some quick thrills while car shopping, Gill South ended up finding the the perfect match, although, sadly, it wasn't meant to be...19 Nov 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Rocco</i>, PonsonbyThe food and service at a Spanish eatery make up for other distractions.14 Nov 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Viva</i>'s 2010 Auckland takeout awards<i>Viva</i>'s team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.09 Nov 09:45 PM
Entertainment<i>Outrageous</i> cast and crew watch final epsiodeCast and crew of the runaway local hit show <i>Outrageous Fortune</i> get together to watch the final episode play out at a bar in Ponsonby.09 Nov 06:19 PM
Lifestyle<i>Sunday Painters</i>, PonsonbyThe new lair of a group of foodie artists proves deserving of its popularity.26 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleZen and the art of roly-polyTired of having a ‘monkey mind’, and inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s <i>Eat Pray Love</i>, 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.18 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Lighting the wayMecca Cosmetica has become the New Zealand stockists of Diptyque, the cult French candlemaker.12 Oct 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Rocco Restaurant and Bar</i>, PonsonbyWhy is there is no seriously upscale Spanish restaurant in this city?09 Oct 10:56 PM
LifestyleInvestment lessonAn Auckland woman's renovations cost was offset by thinking of the future comfort they would bring.29 Sep 04:30 PM
