Choose the right cleanser to match your skin.

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

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

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.

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

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

Viva's team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Local pinots are not yet exhibiting a sense of place.

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

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

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

Martin Bosley's new cookbook means his incredible dishes are yours to sample from the comfort of home.

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

Beat the heat when you are going bare for summer, writes Janetta Mackay.

Viva talks to Myleene Klass, host of 10 Years Younger and former member of reality television band Hear'Say about her show.

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.

The taste of freshly picked sweet berries heralds the onset of summer.

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.

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

The English are producing world-class champagnes.

The lucky folks at Herne Bay know when they are on to a good thing.

The taste of coffee, one of our favourite brews, goes well in recipes for sweet treats.

Writer Kirsty Cameron believes in sticking to what suits you.

A fervour for food led Lynn Huhtala to a new career guiding other foodies to delectable locations around town.

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

A new book examines our fashion past and its impact on what we wear today.