Italian authorities arrest humanitarian rescue boat captain after docking
Captain of humanitarian rescue vessel could face up to 10 years in prison for the act.
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Death of Venice: Why we're visiting Treviso instead
New York Times: Who in their right mind would willingly abandon Venice for Treviso?
Europe's oldest person, an Italian great-grandma, dies at 116
Faith in God and avoiding alcohol made this 116yo the second oldest person in the world.
Kiwi's pilgrimage to honour relatives' war service
New Plymouth man's pilgrimage to Italian war cemetery and Cassino battle site.
NZ's healthcare system ranked 18th globally
New Zealand's healthcare system ranked 18th place jointly with the UK.
Racing: Kiwi Earl Bamber gets third in GTE class at Le Mans
Another trip to the podium at the iconic race, although this time is a lower division.
Amanda Knox still living in fear of new murder charges
Days before arriving in Italy, Knox made a bizarre Instagram posting.
Almighty bang: Injured Kiwi recalls Venice cruise crash
"Walking through the dining room was just chaos, there was stuff all over the place."
Amanda Knox returns to Italy for first time since murder acquittal
New York Times: First time she's returned since being released from jail eight years ago.
Picture reveals Venice's stark problems
Thousands of locals have marched against the "sea monsters" dominating Venice.
Rome in a day: A family holiday with a 7-year-old Nero
"1, 2, 3, 4..." he counts. "Is he cooking our pizza right now?"
Venice cruise ship crash: Kiwi has shoulder surgery
Joy Milmine and her husband will now cut their two-month European holiday short.
Cruise ship crash: Kiwi in hospital with broken shoulder
A New Zealander injured in the cruise ship crash in Venice is recovering in hospital.
'Critical moment' left captain powerless
It's the collision no one saw coming. A loss of control at the worst time possible.
Kiwi injured as cruise ship ploughs into tourist boat
Kiwi woman reportedly injured as cruise ship hits tourist boat in Venice, Italy
Two-in-one asthma inhaler hailed as a 'game-changer'
Study finds benefits in combination therapy for patients with mild asthma
Cassino battlefield relic gifted to a veteran's granddaughter
A woman followed her heart to Italy and came across a connection to her family back home.
Exorcism goes mainstream: Churches learn 'best practice'
Combined Churches assemble in a bid to learn techniques to battle Satan head-on.
Naples mayor blames TV show for violence
Luigi de Magistris claims that acts of violence spike every time an episode is released.
Georgia Hulls keeping strides in lanes of maturity
Georgia Hulls sees her first World University Athletics Championship as key stepping stone
Teenage girls perfectly photobomb anti-gay politician
Taken with a vocal anti-gay politician, the photo has captured hearts around the world.
Violence erupts as protesters mark May Day around the globe
Some protesters threw rocks, burned effigies of politicians and trashed cars.
Core group of world leaders to attend Jacinda Ardern-led Paris summit
PM hoping for a global initiative to stop terrorist content on social media platforms.
Cinque Terre: Colour me happy
Simone Ziaziaris explores Cinque Terre's five villages over five days.
Judge lets off alleged cruise rapist in maritime loophole
The incident took place in the Baleariac Sea on passage between Palma to Valencia.
Cruising north Italy: That's amore like it
Tim Warrington finds himself bewitched by the charms of a Countess he meets in Venice.
Mini Roman art heist halted as tourist lifts Pompeii mosaics
A British tourist has been arrested in possession of what police claim are Roman tiles.
Probe into links between accused Christchurch gunman and European far-right groups
The probes concentrate on any money trails leading back to the 28-year-old suspect
Man shocked to be only traveller on a 188-passenger plane
Man shares selfies from "a once-in-the-lifetime experience".
Best destinations for a cycling holiday
Eli Orzessek picks the best destinations for a cycling holiday.
Captain feared death in migrant hijack at sea
Migrants allegedly tried to hijack ship once they realised it was going back to Libya.
Italian citizenship urged for boy whose SOS call saved lives
Bus driver claims kidnapping was to draw attention to migrant deaths in Mediterranean Sea.
Nation bans unvaccinated kids from school
Parents risk being fined $825 if they send kids to school, and under-6s can be sent home.
Outrage over beloved pasta dish
It is a meal known and loved by people around the world - just don't order it in Bologna.