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Review: Nishiki, Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay has a trump card in its much-loved Japanese local.
Former dancer finds new source of happiness
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.
Join the keg party with wine from the tap
Selling by-the-glass wines from a keg cuts expense and ensures freshness.
Sunday's best roasts (+recipes)
Roasting up a meal for a wintry weekend afternoon is a traditional joy. But to shake things up, why not look past the usual ...
Tools for DIY beauty maintenance
Make beauty maintenance at home easier with these DIY devices.
The secrets of stylists
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.
More than one MAD chef in Copenhagen
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.
Q&A with Auckland's restaurant stars
To celebrate Auckland Restaurant Month, which kicks off today, we ask four industry experts the key to their success.
Aussie model Jennifer Hawkins shops like a man
Former beauty queen Jennifer Hawkins shares her style evolution.
Calypso's 'quirky love triangle with cakes'
Calypso Paoli's creative mind has led to a burgeoning career. Viva takes a look at what she's into.
NZ vs Oz: Whose wine is the best?
We may beat the Aussies at rugby, and they have the upper hand in cricket, but how do our wines compare?
The diversity of Auckland eateries
Viva eating out editor Nici Wickes celebrates the diversity of flavours in Auckland's central city.
Putting long-wear makeup to the test
For makeup with staying power, look out for new generation long-wearing formulas.
Fancy a drink? There's a spot for every day of the week
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's how to pick the perfect scent
Hey gents, here are a few pointers on choosing that perfect scent.
MasterChef judge practises what she preaches (+recipe)
Nici Wickes talks to Le Gavroche's Monica Galetti about how her family background prepared her to strive for the best.
NZ architects making their mark on the world
New Zealand architects are making their mark around the world.
The problem with online shopping
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.
A-Z of shopping in Auckland
Explore the city's best boutiques and stores with this inspiring guide and then refuel at the nearest cafe or restaurant.
Secret finds of our favourite Aucklanders
Aucklanders in the know share their favourite cheap foodie finds around town.
Who doesn't love chocolate? (+recipes)
Celebrating that most wonderful of decadent ingredients.
Make-up mantra for working women
Quick, easy and appropriate - that's the makeup mantra for weekday mornings.
Louis Vuitton's Shanghai birthday (+video)
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.
Want a happy life? Key lies with you
Motivator Jo Brown specialises in getting that mojo moving.