How to pick healthier pasta, soy and sweet chilli sauces at the supermarket
We tend to associate sugar with baking, chocolate and fizzy drinks. Yet some of the biggest contributors in…
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap – episode 20: ‘Nasty’: Vile MAFS insult sickens everyone
Joel denies it. “I’m down to earth and humble,” he insists, which is debatable given the dildo drumming.…
The five tribes Kiwi voters fall into: Which one are you – and how will politicians battle for your vote?
They used to call your landline in the middle of dinner, back when most of us had landlines.…
Easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of poor health outcomes, from diabetes to obesity and heart…
It’s time to retire the restaurant monologue
When did dinner out start to feel like a TED Talk? The best restaurant meals often come with…
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap – episode 12: ‘Lame b****!’ – Atrocious MAFS scene airs
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Auckland restaurant Cassia closing at SkyCity, moving to a new location
Sid Sahrawat. Photo / Babiche Martens “We are so grateful to the SkyCity team for welcoming us into…
Jesse Mulligan: Takapuna Beach Cafe’s Dinner Menu Has Inventive Food & Special Views
The food is inventive, sometimes difficult to categorise, but prices might sting a little. Given the shortage of…
Volunteers line up to help as hosts call time on Napier community Christmas dinner
The couple started helping in the kitchen predecessors when the event was held at All Saints Church, and…
Auckland Restaurants Open Christmas Day 2025 For Lunch, Dinner & Buffets
Why cook on Christmas Day when you don’t need to? Spare yourself the stress and the mess –…
How to make Christmas dinner for four people for less than $100
Mussels in white wine, garlic and cream are a standout. At around $5-$7 a kilo, they offer enormous…
What Jesse Mulligan Really Thinks About The Michelin Guide Coming To NZ
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares where to take an 86-year-old for dinner,…