Fashion has rejected its current minimalist aesthetic and heartily embraced colour.

Get ready to be entertained by some Japanese culinary theatrics.

Pop artists have been involved in clothing lines for a while, but now indie rock bands are getting in on the action - and not always with successful results. Viva charts some of the failures.

The humble and versatile egg lends itself to many different cuisines and recipes.

Forget the frocks, this year hair and makeup rocks.

Environmental artist Martin Hill says he tends to get more pleasure from personal experiences than from tangible objects.

A new book about Coco Chanel captures the spirit of the great designer. Here Viva explores how Chanel revolutionised women's fashion, and why, even 25 years after Karl Lagerfeld took over, the label remains as iconic as ever.

New Herne Bay cafe Zus & Zo is dragging in the locals, but we think the secret should be shared.

Stay ahead of the game with some of the key trends and moments from the latest international fashion weeks.

Don't restrict yourself to just one colour or style of wine - there are plenty of others which will suit your palate.

Yoghurt is a great snack but also a highly versatile cooking ingredient and, what's more, it's good for you.

A new Argentinian restaurant shows promise - if it can get the basics right.

Executive chef of Sydney's Aria Restaurant and judge of Australia's Master Chef Matt Moran will be the star guest at Taste of Auckland in November. He chats to Viva.

Dancer Mary Jane O'Reilly tells Viva about her precious keepsakes.

Film-maker Ryan Murphy felt a strong connection with Liz Gilbert's Eat Pray Love.

A new controversial documentary about models asks less than typical questions about the so-called glamorous fashion industry.

Fashion designer Jyoti Morningstar is a free spirit who divides her time between Bali and New Zealand, cleverly combining her love of design, yoga and life.

Eat Pray Love is in cinemas from October 14, but Viva is delighted to have 10 double passes to a special preview at the luxurious Gold Class Event Cinemas in Queen St, Auckland, on Monday October 11.

125g butter, softened 3 teaspoons lemon zest 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup Greek style yoghurt

New Zealand's wine-drinking habits are not far off international trends.

A table full of different flavours is a great way to entertain your friends.

Designer Blaire Archibald tells Viva about his unique style philosophy.

Up-dos, ponytails, braids and brush-outs are all figuring as hair looks in various guises at Fashion Week. Here Lauren Gunn explains how to achieve cutting-edge versions of two of these looks at home.

Clooney is one of Auckland's prime restaurants, with a menu to die for.

Zero-waste design is a means of creating clothes that minimises fabric disposal. At the forefront of this move is Holly McQuillan. Viva finds out more.