Total fire ban in Far North area at risk of wildfires
All fire permits for the area that have already been issued for the Muri Whenua Zone are suspended…
Pāmu Landcorp boss promises better financial performance, says there are ‘conversations’ around its future
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out asset sales this term. The PM has recently reiterated calls for…
Behind the Crusaders’ big plans to make rugby great again
“Free-flowing, guys expressing themselves, playing with that smile and full speed – moving fast, but usually quite short…
Auckland’s best value tasting menus from Viva Top 50 restaurants
There was a time when a tasting menu meant hours of serious dining, whispered, reverential explanations of dishes…
Warriors star Luke Metcalf weds longtime love in dream Wānaka wedding
“She told me I needed to calm down, but I was determined to fix it and even hired…
Reserve Bank Governor says there is no preset course for monetary policy after Westpac hikes interest rates
She declined the opportunity to explicitly talk the market up or down. Rather, she stressed a couple of…
Medical Mysteries: For years she was told it was stress – a brain scan revealed the real cause
“It was concerning for me,” she said. “I’d always been regular, never on birth control.” Her gynaecologist suggested…
Tara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probe
Tara went on to ask for “privacy, compassion and space to heal”. She added: “I’ve shared the only…
Inside Christopher Luxon’s festive season: From turkey mishap to relaxed family Christmas
“We had to do a big pivot, but it was actually a really cool chance to show the…
Quentin Tarantino slams Paul Dano as ‘weakest male actor’ in Screen Actors Guild over There Will Be Blood
Tarantino went on to describe Dano as “a weak, weak, uninteresting guy,” complaining that Day-Lewis was let down…
National’s KiwiSaver proposal wins small business support but raises fairness concerns
Rebecca “Bex” Twemlow, founding director of Firebrand, said she was “really pleased” about the National Party’s KiwiSaver proposal.…
The Best Auckland Restaurant Meals (& Snacks) The Viva Team Ate In November
This month, we begin with breakfast, before visiting a whole host of neighbourhood restaurants. There are also plenty…