There are countless ways to serve pumpkin - all of them delicious. And the vegetable's versatile flavours fit courses perfectly - savoury or sweet.

The women behind a fun new-to-New Zealand beauty brand are a close-knit family foursome.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Roses and chocolates are always popular presents, but try a twist on tradition with indulgent gifts that won't wilt in the vase or weigh the recipient down.

Lover of literature Anne O'Brien tells tales of books, bags and Boris the bear.

The hippest place to be this summer lives up to its well-earned reputation.

See the looks on the runway from the final day of NZ Fashion Week, including every look at Salasai.

Create a special Mother's Day brunch and afternoon tea with these pretty and tasty ideas.

We're officially addicted to Milse (pronounced mill-say) and we know you will be too, once you experience this intimate new Britomart eatery, which makes no excuses for being all about the sweeter things in life.

The crowd at the Trelise Cooper show.

Older women are challenging popular opinion on beauty and leading the charge is supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

If you're easily tempted by sensational edibles you'd be mad not to join the queues at Ripe Delicatessen.

If the adage "you are what you eat" rings true then I'm some sort of pickled mollusc given my penchant for clams, mussels, oysters and a crisp chardonnay. But I suspect "you are what you read" is more to the point.

The one blog that caused a seismic shift the fashion's power pantheon is The Sartorialist.

When unexpected guests stay for dinner, whip up these dishes with just six key ingredients.

Jo Burzynska joins Central Otago artisan vintners on their yearly harvest.

The massive $20 million redevelopment of Victoria Park Market is all but complete.

Advances in high-shine, odour-free colouring techniques are proving kinder to hair.

Wines from Waitaki Valley have a sophistication all their own, so why are some of the region's key players calling it quits?

The Eagles' passion for timeless, individual and sustainable design is strongly reflected in what they treasure most.

Simple, flavourful food and a team that truly cares for its patrons makes this bistro worth popping into.

Award-winning architectural duo Nicholas Stevens and Gary Lawson reflect on their partnership and the projects that have seen them come up trumps again and again.

Robert Lloyd was born to collect. "I have garage sales in my blood," jokes the makeup artist and hairstylist for theatre, film and television, who has been collecting Crown Lynn and other retro treasures for over 40 years.

As a new generation of Russian It-girls cause a kerfuffle on the international catwalks, we take a look at Moscow's fashion revolution.

Expand your Italian food repertoire beyond pizza and pasta with these tasty dishes.