Rich sweet reds hailing from Portugal are being given a rough deal because of inferior copycats.

Dan Ahwa, the fashion editor of Canvas magazine and unassumingly stylish man, shares some new-season shopping tips for men.

Beauty for blokes is becoming big business.

From his beginnings in the American Midwest through a stint in the Netherlands and then down to New Zealand, Heath Lowe has developed a passion for good design.

Top designers tell Viva the ideas behind their latest collections.

Big appetites deserve a plate of hearty quality ingredients simply cooked.

Milly Nolan, the director of a new online wedding registry, explores the modern solution to gift-giving.

Entrepeneur and jewellery designer Louise Pilkington shares her treasures with Viva.

If you're off to the central city to see a show, Citizen Q is a good-looking place to fill up before the main act.

Wedding planner Erin Lovich shares her top tips to ensure your big day is memorable - for the right reasons!

Swapping veges for butter in cakes sounds odd but makes for a healthier treat.

After a false start, the South Americans are making sauvignons that could rival our own.

Simple luxury is key for the debut of this award-winning young designer.

Clever clogs ideas are always of interest, especially if they save time and money.

When it comes to bridal fashion, editor of New Zealand Weddings Magazine Melissa Gardi has her eye on the horizon. Here, she sheds light on the emerging bridal trends set to be revealed at New Zealand Fashion Week.

Since its inception in 2001, scepticism has hovered over NZFW. At first, the question was whether our small country had enough credible designers to take part; today it is: will those designers continue to support it?

From the uber-glamorous to the unexpected, experience LA like a local.

Californian wine is gradually growing in popularity and well worth exploring.

Hanging art works in the home of Tom and Rita Hanks, is all part of the job for Aucklander Isha Welsh.

New Zealand scriptwriter Sarah Nathan is living her dream in Tinseltown.

For an LA-cool vibe, even on a cold winter's day, head to Tyler Street Garage.

Not everyone in LA is a struggling actor. Amanda Linnell meets four New Zealanders beating a different path to success.

The tang of citrus is an invaluable ingredient for that something a little bit extra.

Beach babe or siren starlet, the Californian girl sizzles with sexy style.

He's responsible for keeping Jay-Z and Beyonce well sated and spends most of his career cooking around the globe, but chef Mike Shand is still essentially a humble Kiwi lad, as Viva discovers.