Sinners? More like winners! And other takeaways from SAG’s Actor Awards
The other big winner of the night was The Studio. The cast won for best ensemble in a…
Charlotte Grimshaw on the family dynamic that inspired her new novel The Black Monk
As I came up from the Bay, I thought about my novel and suddenly conceived it as my…
Phantom Billstickers’ creator and The Exponents’ first manager Jim Wilson passes away
Phantom Billstickers say they will be honouring Wilson’s life over the coming days and invite “those who knew…
Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates and KiwiSaver – where you could feel the financial fallout
It is still early days in terms of market reaction and the conflict, so assessing the possible fallout…
Total lunar eclipse: When and where to see the blood moon across New Zealand
How and where can you see the lunar eclipse? Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki said New Zealand is one…
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…