TravelWhy tourists are going to prisonGoing to prison is a nightmare . . . but what if it turns out to be for a romantic dinner, quirky shopping session or dream holiday?01 Dec 03:37 AM
WorldThe approaching crisis: 'Cataclysmic'If you think 2016 is a mess, just wait until you see what's next. A toxic mix of potential disasters could send Europe into a death spiral.01 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleWorld's oldest person turning 117Emma Morano is the last person alive who was born in the 1800s and credits her longevity to her rather unusual diet.29 Nov 04:15 AM
TravelItaly: Luxe by the lakeFamily time out in a spa is just what the doctor ordered, writes Sarah Thornton.26 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelHotels tell guests to have more sexA group of Italian hotels is offering free accommodation to couples who conceive during their stay, in a bid to boost the country's low birthrate.21 Nov 08:25 PM
All BlacksWhy the jersey won't be All Black this weekendThe All Blacks will wear poppies when they play Italy on Sunday.10 Nov 05:20 AM
BusinessMcDonald's sues Florence for $26.9mThe Mayor of Florence blocked the fast food chain from opening a restaurant in the Renaissance city. Now the city is being sued.08 Nov 10:05 PM
TravelPompeii: No place for prudesThe rich and famous - and some sex-starved sailors, had a great time until Vesuvius roared, writes Derek Cheng.08 Nov 08:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 03:42 AM
LifestyleOldest woman reveals secret to long lifeAt 117, the world's oldest woman credits one food in particular with the secret to her longevity.05 Nov 02:30 AM
WorldRecord numbers of migrants drowning in MedThe United Nations have said that at least 239 migrants have drowned this week in two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya.03 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi kids ask Pope to return kidnapped TeddyA group of children from a South Taranaki primary school are appealing to the Pope to intervene in an international kidnapping case involving a very special bear.02 Nov 03:49 AM
WorldFears for cracking Colosseum after quakesOfficials are concerns after the latest quake damaged several churches and buildings in the heart of Rome.31 Oct 09:46 PM
World$250 million win on $4.60 scratchcardThe lucky SuperEnalotto winner from Vibo Valentia in Sicily paid just 3 for the record jackpot.29 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWoman fined €30k for bad-mouthing exAn Italian woman who spoke badly of her former husband in front of their kids has been ordered by a court to pay him 30,000 ($45,570) in compensation.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Can gangs be good?COMMENT: Can vigilantism be condoned in the fight against scourge of meth?17 Oct 05:43 PM
TravelItalian town's free wine fountainThere may be no such thing as a free lunch but in Italy, visitors can top up their bottles with wine without paying a penny.16 Oct 09:30 PM
WorldJustice sought after revenge porn abuseAn Italian prosecutor says he wants to find those responsible for 'inciting' death by unlocking woman's phone.14 Oct 12:14 AM
WorldDemand for exorcisms too high for churchThe Vatican is struggling to cope with a massive rise in demand for exorcists by Italians who are finding themselves increasingly menaced by demons.13 Oct 09:16 PM
WorldVictim's family: When will Knox stop?Stephanie Kercher, sister of murdered Meredith, says a new documentary about Amanda Knox has hurt her family.11 Oct 07:42 AM
BusinessTruffle beer set to be aromatic hitNext month a few hundred bottles of truffle beer will be hitting the shelves of an Auckland gourmet food store.08 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelStep-on, step-off sailingFrancesca Gosling sleeps on board in the lap of luxury and hops off to explore a new Riviera destination every day.07 Oct 04:00 AM
EntertainmentAmanda Knox reveals why she liedAmanda Knox lied to police, saying she was in the apartment when her roommate was killed. This, she claims, is why.03 Oct 06:30 AM
TravelCarmelo Barbarello, Ambassador for ItalyItaly has a very updated high-speed network of trains.02 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelRoom check: Villa Le Maschere, Barberino di Mugello, TuscanyXenia Taliotis checks into an elegant Tuscan hotel and decides to never leave.23 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelItaly: Firenze, forever fabulousSasi Nair takes a whistle-stop tour through some of northern Italy's beautiful regions.21 Sep 02:00 AM
WorldMummy shot from behind with arrowScientists reveal how 5300-year-old corpse met his end - and that the 'iceman' called Otzi had 61 tattoos.19 Sep 09:56 AM
EntertainmentMan who brought down Amanda KnoxThe bloody handprint on the wall, the ripped bra and a leg protruding out from underneath a duvet. Giuliano Mignini remembers it all.18 Sep 06:56 AM
WorldWoman dead after revenge porn abuseAn Italian woman was bombarded with abuse after an explicit sex tape emerged online.16 Sep 12:58 AM
WorldCat pulled from rubble after 16 daysThis is the moment a cat was found alive 16 days after it was trapped under rubble in the devastating Italian earthquake.10 Sep 06:31 AM
WorldAs they mourn, Italians add up cultural lossesIn Amatrice, known as the town of "100 churches", at least 15 were destroyed.28 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFuture of towns on shaky groundThis week's earthquake in Italy has raised deeper fears for many residents.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher loses family members in quakeA kindergarten teacher has rushed home to Italy after Wednesday's 6.2 magnitude earthquake claimed the life of her mother and brother.25 Aug 10:54 PM
