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Taste of Auckland: Park life
Viva celebrates the best of Taste of Auckland - the festival dedicated to good food, wine, and company - yours!

Taste of Auckland: To market to market
Goodies from fresh produce to delicious drinks and tasty herbs will be available to buy or sample at next week's Taste festival.

Fashions that are too fast to live
The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.

Anna Crichton: Drawing on her talents
Print illustrator Anna Crichton has translated her skills into ceramic art for a new exhibition, writes Catherine Smith.

Swedish label hits the spot
The fashion set is afflicted by Acne at the moment: it's all over their backs, their feet, even their coffee tables.

Warren Turnbull: Getting back to his roots
Kiwi chef and owner of award-winning Sydney restaurant Assiette Warren Turnbull returns to New Zealand next week for the 2010 Taste Festival. He talks to Viva about his passion for food.

<i>O'Connell Street Bistro</i>, Auckland CBD
Intimate bistro dining is propelled to new levels by wonderfully flavourful fare.

Beauty: Ready set gift
Now November is upon us, we don't mind starting to think about Christmas so we can ward off that last-minute present panic.

Simple ways to feel good
Nici Wickes and Rebecca Barry offer some advice on simple ways to brighten your mood.

Cleo Barnett's favourite things
Auckland's creative scene is just one of Cleo Barnett's passions.

Dining in with a master chef (+recipe)
Martin Bosley's new cookbook means his incredible dishes are yours to sample from the comfort of home.

Morris & James: Pot luck
The story behind the successful Morris & James pottery business is a tale that transcends clay and terracotta.

Beauty: Get a bronzed leg up
Beat the heat when you are going bare for summer, writes Janetta Mackay.

Relax your way to perfect health
Cutting-edge scientific research from around the world now proves what the yogis have always known: deep relaxation can have a profound effect on a wide range of medical conditions.

Retail therapy: J Lo hearts Gucci
Jennifer Lopez and her adorable twins appear in the campaign for Gucci's new children's collection.

Feeling groovy
Pounding away on the treadmill at the gym and nibbling on lettuce leaves is not the secret to feeling fab for summer, says nutrition specialist Dr Libby Weaver.

Fashion Plate: Jason Dhana
Optometrist Jason Dhana has carefully sourced his wardrobe treasures from the fashion capitals of the world.

<i>Herne Bay Local</i>, Herne Bay
The lucky folks at Herne Bay know when they are on to a good thing.

Black gold (+recipes)
The taste of coffee, one of our favourite brews, goes well in recipes for sweet treats.

Barn beautiful
Deb Crowe waited for the perfect place to show her interior talents to eager clients - and her patience paid off ...