Franco Columbu, a former Mr Olympia champion, has died in Italy aged 78.

The populist 5-Star Movement and centre-left Democrats have banded together.

This explosion was very similar to the one which killed a hiker this year.

Matteo Salvini's challenge to Pope Francis' core message has not gone unnoticed.

It simply isn't coping with the volume of tourists or their luggage.

You have an intolerance to every kind of Italian food ingredient, how can that be fair?

The island has battled for years to stop tourists from pinching its sand.

The famous "Golden Arches" has made Italy flipping mad.

Military style knife used in killing of unarmed Italian police officer.

A thunderstorm claimed the life of an ultramarathoner in Italy.

The officer was stabbed eight times as he tried to arrest the American teens.

Planning a visit to Rome? Be prepared to do as the Romans do, or face a hefty fine.

Italian police are mourning the killing of one of their officers.

Italy's Como lake is beloved by Hollywood royalty, explore this underrated Lago instead.

Whanganui athletics coach Alec McNab reflects on form around the globe from England

What you need to know about Rome's new rules.

Just days after search for missing teen seemingly went cold, bones have been found.

Up to 10 unexploded bombs are lying beneath Pompeii, according to Italian media reports.

Posing poolside or taking a selfie in front of a sunset, enough is enough!

Circus' 8 tigers have been impounded by police, triggering protests from animal welfare.

Kiwis stranded near explosion: "Our anchor got stuck in the rocks at the time."

Molten lava flowed down the flanks of the volcano, setting alight bushes, trees, grass.

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is unhappy with the decision.

Find the best sights and sounds in the city of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.