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Watch: Napier athlete takes Winter Special Olympics silver, missing gold by 0.1 seconds
'Mum, Dad, I’m here. Dream come true.'
Dating disaster: Vesuvius erupted, but when exactly?
New York Times: Why Pompeii's eruption date remains a hotly debated mystery.
‘Europe must do the heavy lifting’: UK leader on new Ukraine plan
The leaders of UK and France are ready to send troops to Ukraine if a truce is signed.
Kiwi tourist in hot water for drunken swim in Rome’s Trevi Fountain
‘Alcohol was involved’: Kiwi fined $920 and banned for life from iconic monument.
Francis is in critical condition. What happens when a pope dies?
New York Times: The time-honoured rituals have been refined over centuries.
Robinson returns to podium as strong form continues
A field-leading first run set the Kiwi up for another podium finish.
Enchanting escapes for big imaginations: 7 fairytale destinations
They're like something straight from the pages of a storybook.
Summer will never be over – as long as you keep chasing the sun
This week's best travel deals for sun-seekers.
Sex, politics, money and men: What Italy’s porn star politician did next
Times: She's an adult film star who was elected to parliament. Now she's written a memoir.
Venice extends tourist tax for 2025
Many residents say Venice is drowning under the weight of crowds.
King Charles joined by the Beckhams at star-studded dinner
Royal residence Highgrove was transformed into an Italian restaurant for the night.
Italy topple Wales to open Six Nations account
Italy rode a fast start to their first win of the campaign.
How Donald Trump jnr’s hunting trip sparked legal uproar in Italy
Italian politicians want an investigation into the illegal hunting incident.
‘Blindsided’: Behind the haka that divided the All Blacks
TJ Perenara's final haka was preceded by a mihi on the Treaty of Waitangi.
It's never too early to book your next holiday with these unmissable travel deals
From Scotland to Japan's revered ski fields, your next adventure awaits.
Italian ski resort overrun with 10,000 day trippers after TikTok promotion
The town's mayor said the influx of tourists were 'a risk for public order and security’.
Introducing the Italian region that has (largely) remained under the radar
Unforgettable trips for 2025 from Lonely Planet’s latest book, 100 Weekends in Europe.
Why Tuscany takes the crown as Europe's best wellness destination
Holidaying in the heart of Italy’s spa country is everything you dream of and more.
‘Back to winning’: Alice Robinson’s emotional World Cup triumph
The 23-year-old struggled to hold back the tears after her fourth career World Cup win.
The call that led Kiwi to join Jimmy Spithill’s SailGP team
'The pitch was, basically, just come down, hang out, give it a go.'
Falling birth rates raise prospect of sharp decline in living standards
Financial Times: Warnings people must produce more and work longer to plug growth gap.
We’re full! Hotspots fight overtourism
We take a look at some measures taken worldwide to ease the pressure of mass tourism.
Dick move: Team doctor sacked for posting images of penis op
Club mascot handler fired for posting explicit images after surgery.
‘A simple life’: Italy’s island hermit dies at 85
NY Times: Mauro Moranidi chose a life of solitude on Budelli Island for 32 years.
Gay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy Church
They can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.
Body of missing British hiker found in Italy’s Dolomites as search continues
A mobile phone signal was traced to deep snow at an altitude of 2600m.
Italian priest investigated for manslaughter over death of newborn left on church doorstep
Father Antonio Ruccia of San Giovanni Battista Church has been named as a suspect.