Jesse Mulligan: The top 10 best foodie cities in New Zealand, ranked
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares his recommendations and insider advice. This week,…
On The Up: Northlander wins NZ hang gliding title for second year in a row
“The contest is in the natural knowledge of the sky and being able to read the sky –…
Cutting the cord? When your children should be financially independent
Georgia Grange, head of New Zealand at Revolut, said the data show parents see money as one of…
New space race could turn our atmosphere into ‘crematorium for satellites’ – The Conversation
When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider…
Disputes Tribunal orders refund of $6000 for car repairs that didn’t fix the problem
Instead, the owner had the motorhome towed back to where he lived and to a different mechanic who…
What The Viva Team Ate (& Drank) In February
Whispering sweet nothings over sublime sushi. Maybe Auckland’s very best smash burger. We have been eating up a…
Rattling our dags: The enduring appeal of Country Calendar
Good old Country Calendar. If it were a joker or a sheila, you wouldn’t hesitate to buy it…
The last Splore, the end of a cultural chapter
Many things have been written about Splore. Splores past and this one, the last. It was my fourth…
Supermarket law changes: The need for tougher Commerce Act grocery reforms – Lisa Asher
Vertical integration Vertical integration across the supply chain is accelerating in New Zealand. While much attention has been…
Why 2026 could be the year you volunteer overseas
Your experience can help Pacific communities thrive long after you leave. In 1962, Sir Edmund Hillary helped establish…
Sonia Gray returns to uncover the truth about ADHD stimulant treatment – No Such Thing as Normal
“It’s more calm now,” Tilly says, describing the shift from a brain where “everything is happening at once”…
My small-town confessions: Tom Sainsbury spills the beans
Of course I remember growing up watching Felicity in The Good Life, but there’s this also obscure murder-mystery…