Desperate search for survivors now underway. Two years ago, an eerie warning was ignored.

With dozens feared dead, Italy's government admits regular maintenance wasn't carried out.

Dozens feared dead after a bridge collapsed during a ferocious storm in Genoa in Italy.

A motorway bridge has partially collapsed in the northern port city of Genoa.

The Trevi Fountain is a popular location for a quick selfie.

The chocolate maker wants 60 "sensory judges" to taste test its products two days per week

Explosion injured up to 70 and caused part of raised expressway in Bologna to collapse.

Two friends in their 60s were fishing off Venice's Lido sandbar when they were hit.

An Australian tourist was exploring Rome when she fell victim to a common trick... twice.

"I thought, 'God if people at home could see this, there would be an absolute outcry'."

Clooney was found found lying injured on the road after hitting windscreen of car.

All Black test matches out of reach for Kiwis who don't need accommodation in London.

COMMENT: Recession worries are edging on to radar screens.

The museum, due to open in 2020, was a condition of NZ First's coalition negotiations.

Italy's new Government sends immigration message by rejecting the Aquarius.

Meanwhile, a standoff between Italy and Malta over a boat of refugees continued.

When in Rome, don't miss out on cultural Trastevere across the Tiber river.

Populists' eurosceptic finance chief on course for clash with Germany.

There are few worse situations to find yourself than in the town of Pompeii, 79.A.D.

The Italian food park is a little cheesy but you'll want to come back for second helpings.

COMMENT: It has long seemed to me that Italy is the euro's major weakness.

The markets are nervous as Italy descends deeper into uncertainty.

Yates was on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday with his wife when he racked up whopping bill.

Italy's move toward populism looks a lot Greece in 2015.

European Central Bank may be forced to sever credit lines to Italy.

Jane Jurgens tracks down the best places in the world for a destination wedding.

Aaron Palmer has returned home and wants to connect with kids and make a difference.

Both cruise companies operate in New Zealand over summer.

The oldest of four bridges that arch over the Grand Canal, it's a must-see in Venice.

Mayor comes up with a novel solution to Italy's burgeoning population of a giant rodent.