East Day Spa owner Ina Bajaj tells us what it is that makes her so enamoured of her adopted second home.

Balinese food is known for its simple flavours using the freshest of ingredients.

Zoe Walker - and a chicken - are hypnotised by Bali chef Heinz von Holzen.

If you can't relax somewhere fab, make home your sanctuary.

The cost of Aussie fine wines is spiralling out of control.

Falling in love with the street food of Bali.

A former Black Cap cricketer talks about his latest test and the thrill of setting new goals.

Designer and TV personality Alex Perry is as well-known across the ditch as the glamorous, high-profile women he dresses.

We ask what being a boy in the beauty business is like.

It's been a long journey for South African architect Lance Herbst, the man behind New Zealand's Home of the Year.

Viva takes tea with Little & Friday - the little cafe that could.

Architect and cartoonist Malcolm Walker talks about walking the path less travelled in his career choices.

Kim Evans of cafe, Little and Friday, celebrates the launch of her new cookbook, Treats from Little & Friday, over a spot of tea and dainty treats.

As the days get shorter, we say a final farewell to some fair-weather friends and welcome in a raft of delicious newcomers.

Showroom manager Ricci Matthews tells us about her passion for local fashion.

Local fashion designer James Dobson opens up his diary to take us behind the scenes of his recent whirlwind trip to Paris.

James Dobson, from Auckland boutique Children of Vision, opens up his diary to take us behind the scenes of his recent whirlwind trip to Paris.

There's more to honey than meets the eye and its benefits spread far and wide.

Australian designer Lisa Gorman tells Viva how her line evolved and about her new Auckland store.

An established restaurant gets its core ingredient mostly right but seemingly at the expense of others.

Robert Oliver has changed perceptions of the cuisines of the islands with the food now being given its due credit.