Rugby World CupRugby World Cup: Italy's footballers offer rugby colleagues inspiration29 Sep 07:23 PM
TravelRome, ItalyItaly's capital is an ancient city with plenty to offer interested tourists.26 Sep 08:58 PM
LifestyleCatwalk helps brighten Milan gloomDesigners exhibiting at Milan's fashion week are countering the economic doom and gloom with a series of colourful shows.25 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleGoodbye to D&G brandDomenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana made the surprise announcement yesterday that they would be closing their D&G line.23 Sep 01:50 AM
LifestyleGucci's demands disrupt London Fashion WeekGucci has been accused of throwing London Fashion Week into disarray by requesting models fly to Milan early for fittings.22 Sep 10:35 PM
LifestyleMilan Fashion Week: Gucci celebrates 90 yearsMilan Fashion Week opened yesterday with a show of strength and sparkle from an international mega-brand steeped in history.22 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandNZ tuition fees among world highestTuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year. 15 Sep 06:15 AM
TravelItalian tarantula's bite gives birth to a summer beatA forgotten brand of homegrown folk music has turned Puglia into one of the most fashionable summer festival destinations in Europe.02 Sep 10:19 PM
BusinessCup ticket sales still $30m shortWith 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.22 Aug 11:16 PM
TravelCinque Terre, ItalyPart of the joy of this stretch of the Italian coast is that there is a train every 15 minutes in peak hours.15 Aug 09:55 PM
TravelCinque Terre: Feast on Italy's finest, freshest fareAdventurous appetites will be driven to ecstasy by the myriad delights of Italian markets, writes Peter Bills.15 Aug 05:30 PM
SharesDucati on fast track to share market float Ducati, one of the most famous names in motorbikes, may soon be up for sale15 Aug 12:30 AM
TravelVenice Biennale 2011The major contemporary art exhibition impresses locals and travellers alike. Click through the gallery to see photos from the biennale and images of the magical city of Venice.04 Aug 02:14 AM
TravelVenice taxes visitorsRising sea levels and more frequent winter storms are threatening the city of Venice. City officials are looking at ways of paying for its survival.29 Jul 09:44 PM
OpinionCatherine Field: For Italy's young there's no place like homeSixty per cent of Italians aged 18 to 34 still live with their parents, the highest percentage of young stay-at-homes anywhere in Europe.29 Jul 09:25 PM