WorldNZ embassy in Rome on look out after explosionsStaff at the NZ Embassy in Rome have been told to be on the look out for suspicious packages after mail bombs exploded in the hands of employees at the Swiss and Chilean embassies in Rome on Thursday.23 Dec 09:09 PM
WorldKnox judge agrees to review key evidenceAmanda Knox's appeal against her 26-year sentence for the murder of Meredith Kercher received a massive boost yesterday.19 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe Italian rogueWith her infectious cackle and outrageous dress sense, Anna Dello Russo - influential blogger, editor-at-large, street-style icon - is putting the fun back into dressing up, and gathering a huge following in the process.14 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelVenice: Italy's winter wonderlandIn winter, Venice's crowds melt away as the December mists confer the canals with an exquisite extra dimension.08 Dec 10:11 PM
WorldBerlusconi's days as PM may be numberedA crucial parliamentary confidence vote is coming up in Italy.05 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldEurozone fears spread to ItalyIreland's €85 billion bailout has failed to end the crisis of confidence gripping the eurozone.01 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelEurope: Icing on the cakeChampion skier Claudia Riegler enthuses about the shops, cafes and clubs that make the European ski experience so special.01 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelItaly: That's amoreJohn Hawkesby has fallen head-over-heels for crazy, complex, culture-drenched Italy.28 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelTurin: Italy's elegant CinderellaElegant and seductive Turin, which has much to offer visitors, makes nearby Milan look dull in comparison, writes Peter Bills.22 Nov 11:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Wallabies after own RenaissanceThe Wallabies have flown into the magnificent Renaissance city of Florence to prepare for this weekend's Test against Italy.17 Nov 07:25 PM
EconomyEconomic gloom shuts famed Italian hotelThe Grand Hotel in Rimini, beloved of film maker Federico Fellini, is to close for the European winter as the economic crisis continues to bite.15 Nov 09:50 PM
NZ BreakersBasketball: Breakers back Penney's wedding tripKirk Penney remains fully committed to the Breakers despite walking out on the club to attend his brother's wedding in Italy.09 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Berlusconi acting like typical Italian maleItalian PM Silvio Berlusconi's promiscuous behaviour isn't really frowned upon by his countrymen, writes Gwynne Dyer.08 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelEurope's top holiday islands revealedReaders of Conde Nast Traveler have rated their top 10 European islands.26 Oct 02:36 AM
TravelTuscany: Getting in the Italian grooveSeasoned Wwoofer Venetia Sherson gets more than she bargained for on an olive picking job in the hills of southern Tuscany.20 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelWwoofing in TuscanyWwoof stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms or Willing Workers on Organic Farms. It is an international network linking people who want to work on organic farms with people looking for volunteer help. <BR><BR><I>For further information see <a href="http://www.wwoof.org" target="_blank">wwoof.org</a>.</I>18 Oct 10:09 PM
WorldPilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nunMary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand.17 Oct 07:00 AM
EntertainmentMuting its messageHow chick-flick <i>Eat, Pray, Love</i> sold out to the forces of materialism. By Guy Adams.13 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelBillboards 'grotesquely defacing' Venice, say criticsProminent figures from the world of art and architecture demand action over huge, floodlit ads obscuring palaces up and down the Grand Canal.06 Oct 02:09 AM
