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Hangover cures from Kiwi party animals
The party's over, now it's the morning after. We ask some social butterflies how they cope with over-indulgence and late nights during the social season.
Style statements for summer hair
Colour and texture interplay for party and holiday season hair.
A sparkling way to celebrate the festivities
Champagne and other sparklers are an essential over the festive season. We look for the best available.
For the love of France
Homewares buyer Sonia Watts' aesthetics sway towards the Gallic. Viva takes a look at some of her treasures.
Party season: Rituals of getting dressed up
Three stylish women talk about the rites and rituals of getting dressed up for the party season ahead.
Antoine's owner to be honoured at Taste festival
Hospitality veteran Tony Astle and his restaurant Antoine's will be honoured at a special Taste celebration.
Taste of Auckland: To market, to market
The Producer's Market at Taste is the chance to discover exciting new flavours and ideas.
Meet the chefs from Taste of Auckland
We get the lowdown on favourite foods, kitchen gadgets and dinner guests.
Beauty: Get ready for your close-up
Anything but invisible, this enduring look is about subtle sophisticated glamour.
Taste of Auckland: The masterclasses
If watching others at work just isn't quite enough, Taste has you covered with their incredible series of masterclasses in the delicious essentials of whisky, cocktails and coffee.
Crisci the 'cool uncle' at Taste of Auckland
Restaurant owners Antonio Crisci and his nephew Sergio Maglione talk about nurturing Italian cuisine in New Zealand, ahead of their joint effort at Taste of Auckland.
Making an exhibition of all things big and small
Even everyday objects such as packaging and children's high chairs take on artistic meaning for an Auckland art curator.
Asian takeaways with a fresh twist (+recipes)
Take cues from takeaways but with your own healthy, fresh twist.
Superfoods for your skin
Five-plus a day is good for the body but what about superfoods for your skin?
Mission of fashion's most powerful woman
Almost 40 years after creating her iconic wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg is still going strong.
Auckland's best takeaways
Viva's annual wrap-up of some of the best takeout food Auckland has to offer.
NZ department stores creating their cosmetics
New ranges reflect changing beauty market trends.
Speaking frankly about the virtues of living well
Almost a victim of his own overindulgence, Frank Ferrante extols the virtues of living and eating well.