People wanting to offload pets to secure a rental property has almost quadrupled in the past year.

A picnic can be as simple as cheese and a bottle of wine or as elaborate as cold roast duck and Champagne. Whatever your preference, choosing the right spot is imperative, writes JAN BILTON

What's a summer without a Road Trip?

Plans to fast-track development of a 15ha subdivision on a secluded Tauranga farm have alarmed neighbouring residents, who fear their peaceful lifestyles will be overwhelmed by cars.

Tauranga residents and ticketholders are outraged by the announcement the McLaren Valley Music and Arts Festival has been moved to Auckland.