TravelRome divided over 120m-high 'eco-monster'Rome's cityscape, with its mix of medieval, Renaissance and baroque architecture, is about to get its first skyscraper.10 Jun 10:20 PM
LifestyleA table for toddlers, please<i>The Independent</i>'s Nick Duerden wonders why the UK has such different views on children in restaurants to the rest of Europe.10 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandKey to travel to World Cup in South AfricaPrime Minister John Key will travel to South Africa to watch the All Whites play Italy in their soccer World Cup pool match this month.08 Jun 05:39 AM
Football World CupTop 10 reasons to be optimistic about the All WhitesThe NZ Herald finds 10 genuine reasons to believe the All Whites might find success in South Africa.03 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat the Greeks and Romans taught us about modern lifeOur taste for haute cuisine and fine wine is nothing new, writes <i>The Independent</i>'s Ferdinand Mount.28 May 12:07 AM
TravelLucca: Sylvan sanctuary a comical escapeThe Italian city of Lucca is loved by travellers but Venetia Sherson finds pleasures beyond the city walls when Hannibal Lecter is on the loose.24 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Red alertJoelle Thomson nobly sips, swirls and spits 47 wines to find her top 10 low-cost reds.23 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Mix and match, Italian styleAfter going on record last week about Italian wine being astonishingly food-friendly, I thought I should put up or shut up.17 May 04:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Glugging and gloating around TuscanyEverywhere in Tuscany is well-travelled - especially in summertime - but after Florence, anywhere will seem comparatively peaceful, even the hubs of Siena and Lucca.03 May 04:00 PM
TravelCinque Terre: Hiking the Italian RivieraGiovanna Dell'Orto details her four favourite walks in Liguria, the arc-shaped slice of Italy that stretches from the border with France to Tuscany's coast.29 Apr 03:37 AM
LifestyleFun of the fairMilan's furniture design fair, the Salone del Mobile, is a mecca for international trend-seekers.27 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelItaly: Bloody beautyJim Eagles explores the violent history and stunning beauty of Tuscany and Umbria.21 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi designer's wares attract interest in MilanWellington-based Tim Wigmore is one of the up-and-coming designers exhibiting at this year's Satellite Salone.16 Apr 03:00 AM
LifestyleSofter colour palates represented at design showToday, the crowds descended upon the Fiera Pavillions in Milan to see what the biggest names in global furniture manufacturing had on offer.15 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleMagical lighting options spark the imaginationJudging by the impressive display at the Swarovski Crystal Palace today we can assume that the dark days are almost over.14 Apr 04:30 AM
LifestylePlaces to park your behindOne thing which can be relied on at the Salone del Mobile is a plethora of new chair designs.13 Apr 01:45 AM
LifestyleEyes of the design world on MilanPublisher of <i>Design Folio Magazine</i> Claire Sullivan is heading to the Salone del Mobile design fair in Milan. Check back throughout the week for her updates on the latest trends.12 Apr 03:28 AM
LifestyleGood taste: Italian wineHands up if the words "Italian wine" conjure up images of cheap Chianti in a wicker-covered bottle?05 Apr 04:00 PM
