On The Up: Electrician shortlisted for world’s top astrophotography award
Known as Galactic Kiwi, McKay spent the past year trying to “perfect” his new photographic niche, combining the…
Vintage machinery fan restores classic 1953 Caterpillar D8 2U
“He agreed to sell it as long as I guaranteed never to take it to the scrapyard, and…
Auckland wine collector John Bergin’s 1500-bottle cellar sells for $100,000
“A lot of love and care has gone into this cellar, but the time has come, and we’ve…
Auteur House Hamilton: Inside one of New Zealand’s last DVD rental stores
At Auteur House, Swainson organises the collection with a simple, obsessive principle: follow the filmmaker to the edges…
Thinking About Buying Art? Expert Advice For Starting Your Collection
Where do you begin if you’re starting an art collection from scratch? Viva spoke to two industry experts…
China’s emotional economy is on the rise
A giant inflatable Labubu toy floats on the water at Victoria Harbour on October 25, 2025 in Hong…
Northland yacht rescue: Coastguard skipper says failed engine nearly ended in tragedy
“We were bouncing through waves … we spent a lot of time in the air as you drive…
Meet the man behind New Zealand’s largest hairdressing collection
Alex Casey spends an entertaining and enlightening morning with Michael Turner, owner of the largest collection of hairdressing…
Car swiped from Auckland’s K’Rd while driver collects food order, 41-year-old woman charged
Two people inside the car were taken into custody. Turner said a 41-year-old woman was due to appear…
Collect wine, art, baseball cards? You’ll need an estate plan.
Your collection of baseball cards, Birkin handbags or aging Bordeaux may deliver hours of pleasure. It’s also an…
Missing painting reportedly sold by force to Nazis found in Argentina
FBI returned Nazi-looted Monet pastel to Jewish heirs 84 years later The FBI returned a Nazi-looted Monet pastel…