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Street style: Teen edition
Viva magazine pinned down some of the teens about town to find out what's on their minds.

10 favourite things: Artist Sean Hill
Award-winning young artist Sean Hill shares the things that inspire him.

Bobbi Brown becoming pretty powerful
Bobbi Brown's latest book is a celebration of individuality, launched with a whirl in New York.

Dine like a rock star (+recipes)
For a party at home or before a night out you need some suitable sustenance to help the mood along.

Meet the Paper Pirates
Paper Pirates Joe Dowling and Tim Lambourne share their favourite things.

Palate influenced by the sound of music
Intriguing new research into the effect of music on our palates may have us re-thinking our dinner party tunes.

Music's inspiration in the fashion world
We ask four local creatives how music influences and inspires their lives.

Sounds and styles of the fab five
As the Vodafone NZ Music Awards approach on November 1, we look at the varying faces - and styles - of local music, from dream pop to opera.

Head home for a magic carpet ride
Kilim sellers Pip Maxwell and Lisa Reid share their aesthetic tastes.

How to cook asparagus (+recipes)
Asparagus is springing up in the shops, heralding warmer sunnier days ahead.

Mana Dave: A New Zealand lock-star
The three-time Hairdresser of the Year will open a new business in Newmarket this week then at the end of the month he is off to Spain to represent New Zealand.

The best spring flavours (+recipes)
Fresh, flavourful, health-giving ingredients will add some pep to your step.

Review: Kazuya restaurant, Symonds St
European food with Japanese inspiration is a near-perfect match.

The gift of storytelling
A familiar face on our screens, actor/director Rachel House gives us a peek into her home.

Secrets to looking and feeling your best
Three busy women share how they look and feel their best.

Sipping from a time capsule
A special wine tasting allows a rare sampling of vintages gone by.