SailGPThe call that led Kiwi to join Jimmy Spithill’s SailGP team'The pitch was, basically, just come down, hang out, give it a go.'17 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFalling birth rates raise prospect of sharp decline in living standardsFinancial Times: Warnings people must produce more and work longer to plug growth gap.15 Jan 08:54 PM
Travel newsWe’re full! Hotspots fight overtourismWe take a look at some measures taken worldwide to ease the pressure of mass tourism.15 Jan 07:48 PM
FootballDick move: Team doctor sacked for posting images of penis opClub mascot handler fired for posting explicit images after surgery.14 Jan 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘A simple life’: Italy’s island hermit dies at 85NY Times: Mauro Moranidi chose a life of solitude on Budelli Island for 32 years.12 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldGay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy ChurchThey can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.11 Jan 02:36 AM
WorldBody of missing British hiker found in Italy’s Dolomites as search continuesA mobile phone signal was traced to deep snow at an altitude of 2600m.08 Jan 10:20 PM
WorldItalian priest investigated for manslaughter over death of newborn left on church doorstepFather Antonio Ruccia of San Giovanni Battista Church has been named as a suspect.08 Jan 07:59 PM
WorldBritons missing in Dolomites filmed plans to scale 3000-metre mountainsAziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on January 1.07 Jan 07:36 PM
TravelThis 40-something year-old single mum hiked from Germany to Italy – and loved it!The Dreamway tramp takes hikers from Munich to Venice over the Alps via 600km. You game?03 Jan 12:00 AM
Travel newsMilan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest banThose who defy the new prohibition could be fined between $74 to $443.01 Jan 04:55 AM
TravelTravel journalist shares 5 things they won't be doing in 2025Learn from this Kiwi traveller's mistakes when planning your 2025 adventures.31 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelRome isn’t just disappointing – the city is an absolute messTelegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”21 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldWeird world: A smuggled corpse, a nose for trouble and the leader ‘doing a Donald’This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.21 Dec 12:24 AM
BusinessFrance, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission finesFining carmakers counterproductive and no good for EV transition, French minister says.18 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelRelease your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme parkFrom your favourite ice cream to your favourite Care Bear... 5 new things to try in travel13 Dec 11:00 PM
BusinessEurostar is Europe’s worst-ranked rail operator – studyEurostar ticket prices do not correlate with higher service quality, study says.09 Dec 12:18 AM
Travel newsItaly bans Airbnb key boxes for self-check-ins Authorities now argue that it is unsafe to let guests do self-check-in.04 Dec 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's Cup'What handcuffs it': Jimmy Spithill's biggest America's Cup frustrationSpithill announced his retirement, but hasn't ruled out returning in a different role.28 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelQuieter pockets of Italy to escape the 2025 JubileeUnprecedented numbers are set to visit Vatican City and Rome next year.26 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksAll Blacks player ratings: Who stood out in forgettable test?How the players rated in the All Blacks’ 29-11 win over Italy in Turin.24 Nov 12:55 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks' flat finale: Victory marred by underwhelming performanceAll Blacks close season with win, but performance raises questions about future.23 Nov 10:37 PM
SailGP'Most excited I've been in my career': Spithill reveals next moveSpithill stepped away from SailGP last year, before also retiring from the America's Cup23 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelCheap and cheerful skiing in Europe: More snow, less expenseForget St Moritz, these budget-friendly ski spots won’t break the bank.22 Nov 11:00 PM
All BlacksScott Robertson names strong side for Turin year-enderScott Robertson has resisted any temptation to rotate his side for the All Blacks’ year-ending test against Italy, naming as strong a side as possible for Sunday’s clash.Watch21 Nov 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTheir lives were bound by a fraud case; their fates by a sinking yachtNYT: They spent 12 years fighting a legal battle. Their celebration ended on the Bayesian.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: How All Blacks can close gap on SpringboksOPINION: There are three key reasons to believe that they can.18 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessNvidia earnings loom, stocks hesitant as traders braceAfter post-election 'explosion', caution before major tech firm's results.18 Nov 10:58 PM
All BlacksSnowstorm tipped to disrupt All Blacks' preparationTemperatures could drop below zero by kickoff.18 Nov 08:12 PM
Travel newsRomans denounce Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the ColosseumAirbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion.16 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldItalian city in Amanda Knox case wants to move on. A new series won’t let itNew York Times: Perugia residents outraged over filming of show produced by Amanda Knox.12 Nov 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming gloryThe Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.07 Nov 09:12 PM
TravelThis off-the-radar Italian region is almost tourist-freePlaces resemble Venice and Rome, but over-tourism is blissfully absent.02 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 PM