Summer
![These apricot ice blocks are the chocolate-dipped treats you need this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
It’s hot. Have a fresh fruit ice block.
Read more![Add to cart: What the Viva team is buying for summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
Comfortable pajamas, a crossbody bag, a breezy shirt and more.
Read more![Ask the beauty editor: How do I even out my tan lines?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
A dress dilemma has one reader bothered by bikini top tan lines.
Read more![18 sweetcorn recipes that taste like summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
The sunniest vegetable of the season is a vibrant addition to plenty of plates.
Read more![15 cherry recipes, from a fresh summer salad to a decadent chocolate tart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
This summer stonefruit is the literal cherry on top of seasonal produce.
Read more![15 chic shirts and blouses that’ll bring a resort state of mind to the office](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
With relaxed fits and sunny dispositions, they work hard to prop up summer.
Read more![Yes, you can undo two weeks’ worth of hair damage from your summer holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
Issue an apology to hair ravaged by sun, sea and salt with our expert-approved tips.
Read more![18 easy beach cover-ups for a layer of chic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
Lavalavas, sarongs and luscious wraps to indulge in all summer long.
Read more![Inside Ngahuia Williams and Steve Dunstan’s gorgeous beach retreat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
This Auckland couple loves nothing more than leaving the city for their Piha home.
Read more![3 recipes to bring to a summer potluck, from zesty mussels to seasonal salads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
Is there a better time of year to gather and enjoy a shared meal?
Read more![3 barbecuing recipes for simple, satisfying summer lunches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
Fire up the hot plate — these recipes are primed for backyard cooking.
Read more![16 muumuu-inspired dresses for lounging and eating in endlessly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
Some of the loungiest, most indulgent days are looming.
Read more![Viva’s guide to fake tan: Every new glow-giving formula that’s worth the hype](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
The latest developments in the tanning world ensure you can get your glow on at home.
Read more![Is it awkward getting a full-body skin cancer check? Our beauty editor found out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
And do you actually have to get naked? This is what you can expect.
Read more![Viva’s ultimate summer swimwear guide for all bodies and budgets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=792)
Peruse this excellent assortment of fresh togs for the season.
Read more![Swimwear we swear by: Olympian Lewis Clareburt, dancer Shona Wilson and more stylish aquaphiles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The best swimwear? Those found frequently in the water share their favourites.
![Sunscreen standards have changed. Here’s what an industry insider wishes you knew about UV protection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
This interview changed everything our beauty editor thought she knew about sunscreen.