Angela Casley's easy dinner party dessert.

Teething problems aside, the Sofitel’s Lava Dining seems in safe - and creative - hands with new executive chef Nick Honeyman.

Food star Josh Emett shares a few of his fashion favourites.

Josh Helm shares his winter cravings and recommendations.

The inspiring couple behind a new Auckland butchery.

European chain stores are a complicated temptation for Noelle McCarthy.

Cabernet merlot and candles: the co-owner of Burger Burger shares her winter favourites.

All too often, rest falls off the radar - but it’s a crucial part of the so-called balanced modern lifestyle.

At home or abroad, slip into one of Jo Burzynska's recommended spots for a glass of the good stuff

We may be in denial, but the stats don’t lie when they tell us we are way too fat.

From contemporary global furniture to exquisite antiques, Grey Lynn is a haven for those looking for the unique. Rebecca Barry-Hill goes exploring.

Petite Kitchen’s Eleanor Ozich shares a recipe for a simple, tasty frittata

The stylist for a new play showing at The Basement theatre shares her eclectic influences.

Pre-collections used to be nothing more than "suitcase stuffing" in the style stakes. Today, with lavish shows and huge budgets, they’re designers' cash cows, writes Alexander Fury

This tomato and seafood soup is quick, tasty and versatile - simply add your favourite seafood.

A delicious cream of cauliflower soup to impress guests.

A tasty thick, heart-warming kumara and watercress soup.

Begone winter blues. Janetta Mackay recommends ways to insulate your skin from the impending cold season.

In 1984 Keva Rosenfeld filmed a year at a Californian high school - 30 years on, he revisits the documentary and the students who helped make it happen.

Natural health and beauty are shedding their earthy image with help from newly revamped Kingsland store and online boutique, Tonic Room.

The new wholefoods cafe from two popular food bloggers.

The burger trend continues to grow, with the opening of this new burger bar in Britomart.

New Zealand design has a shining presence in the Parisian furniture market thanks to the enterprise of Roderick Fry. Claire McCall chats to the man with a mission.

It's hard to be a high-flyer when flying high can be such a grubby process.

A lifetime friendship has led to an accidental industrial design career for boyhood pals. Claire McCall meets George Wilkins and William McCallum.

Catching up with Ella Yelich-O'Connor in New York as she launches her collaboration with M.A.C.

Behind the scenes at Lorde's makeup launch in New York.

Today marks the first day of New Zealand Wool Week, a celebration of the fibre’s versatility, functionality and timelessness. Most local designers feature wool in their winter collections, from casual merino sweaters to work-appropriate wool crepe dresses. Here, a selection of Viva's woollen favourites.

The graduated colour effect so popular for hair is now showing up in makeup finishes. Viva beauty editor selects a few new ombre favourites.

A talented couple is reinvigorating local spaces with flowers and custom-made furniture.