Hawke's Bay winemaker Lauren Swift at her new cellar door with her three dachshunds: Pipi (in her arms), Marceline (left) and Tina. Photo / Rafaella Melo At 13, she was out in Marlborough vineyards ...

Many would affirm that being around dogs and cats is a form of therapy – Kasthuri Sathiyamoorthy is a believer. With a deep love for dogs from a young age, Kasthuri would rescue street dogs and keep ...

One minute you're offering to help with your niece's birthday party. The next, you're expected to fund fireworks, a designer dress, and a horse-drawn carriage like it's Cinderella's wedding. That's ...