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.

Freemans Bay has a trump card in its much-loved Japanese local.

A ballet dancer in a past life, Debbie Stevens has now opened a space to display beautiful homewares. She tells us about what makes her jump for joy.

Selling by-the-glass wines from a keg cuts expense and ensures freshness.

Susan Hislop shares her refined aesthetic.

Flicking through magazines, those appealing fashion pages are as much to do with the stylist as the clothes. Viva asks a few of these on-trend professionals to share some of their know-how.

Taste of Auckland festival director Rob Elliot goes to Copenhagen to join the world's top chef, Rene Redzepi, in a symposium challenging the industry to make a difference.

To celebrate Auckland Restaurant Month, which kicks off today, we ask four industry experts the key to their success.

Former beauty queen Jennifer Hawkins shares her style evolution.

Calypso Paoli's creative mind has led to a burgeoning career. Viva takes a look at what she's into.

Viva eating out editor Nici Wickes celebrates the diversity of flavours in Auckland's central city.

For makeup with staying power, look out for new generation long-wearing formulas.

No matter the occasion or the day of the week, there's always somewhere in town to make it a memorable moment.

Hey gents, here are a few pointers on choosing that perfect scent.

Nici Wickes talks to Le Gavroche's Monica Galetti about how her family background prepared her to strive for the best.

New Zealand architects are making their mark around the world.

Have you bought a pretty frock, or maybe some designer boots, online recently? You may well be driving other New Zealanders out of business. But should you be feeling guilty about it, or celebrating the joys of internet shopping? Viva investigates.

Explore the city's best boutiques and stores with this inspiring guide and then refuel at the nearest cafe or restaurant.

Aucklanders in the know share their favourite cheap foodie finds around town.

Celebrating that most wonderful of decadent ingredients.

Quick, easy and appropriate - that's the makeup mantra for weekday mornings.

Louis Vuitton marked 20 years in China and the opening of their new Maison with a two-day extravaganza in Shanghai. Zoe Walker joined the celebrations.