Kem Ormond: Why persimmon trees deserve a spot in New Zealand gardens
If the inside of the seed looks like a fork, the area can expect a mild winter; a…
Vanuatu holidays: Why Port Vila is the South Pacific’s new adventure hub
Erakor Island Resort. Photo / David Kirkland It’s March 2026 and I’m sitting along the Port Vila waterfront…
Why the jobs data suggests New Zealand’s recovery is already underway – Cecilia Robinson
That response told me something important. We are not just passive observers of economic sentiment. We participate in…
Thomas Coughlan: Why Christopher Luxon’s Iran war stance will make his campaign even more difficult
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) was also asked to clarify whether correspondence from its staff…
Taylor Swift explains why she was ‘mad’ at her parents when she wrote Love Story
Swift – who is engaged to Travis Kelce, also 36 – writes to please her own tastes, rather…
Super Round Christchurch: Why One New Zealand Stadium is a game-changer
Relaunching a weekend in which 10 teams played five games at One New Zealand Stadium was a world…
Dr Libby: How To Build Stronger Bones At Every Age (& Why Calcium Is Only The Start)
Viva columnist Dr Libby on the important things to consider to keep your bones strong and healthy. When…
Christopher Luxon leadership: Why the ‘Flakey Five’ coup fizzled fast – Bruce Cotterill
We learned this week that, while one of the senior members of the National Party caucus may have…
Silverfox’s Rebecca Swaney On Why She’s Closing The Agency For Older Models & Actors, And Where They’ll Go Next
As Silverfox agency closes its doors, managing director Rebecca Swaney talks to Viva about where to next for…
Relocation in New Zealand: Why I moved to … Whanganui from Christchurch
In November 2024, Fin Ocheduszko-Brown moved to Whanganui from Christchurch. Fresh out of university and eager for a…
Prego at 40: Why Aucklanders keep coming back to the Ponsonby Rd favourite
For 40 years, Prego has fed an entire generation of Aucklanders. “Drama is everywhere in hospitality,” Brandon Lela’ulu,…
Inside Economics: Why should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher interest rates?
A: Thanks, Ian, I do love that dismal science line. The more popular version of its origin has…