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The approaching crisis: 'Cataclysmic'
If you think 2016 is a mess, just wait until you see what's next. A toxic mix of potential disasters could send Europe into a death spiral.
If you think 2016 is a mess, just wait until you see what's next. A toxic mix of potential disasters could send Europe into a death spiral.
Emma Morano is the last person alive who was born in the 1800s and credits her longevity to her rather unusual diet.
Family time out in a spa is just what the doctor ordered, writes Sarah Thornton.
A group of Italian hotels is offering free accommodation to couples who conceive during their stay, in a bid to boost the country's low birthrate.
The All Blacks will wear poppies when they play Italy on Sunday.
The Mayor of Florence blocked the fast food chain from opening a restaurant in the Renaissance city. Now the city is being sued.
The rich and famous - and some sex-starved sailors, had a great time until Vesuvius roared, writes Derek Cheng.
Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A group of children from a South Taranaki primary school are appealing to the Pope to intervene in an international kidnapping case involving a very special bear.
Officials are concerns after the latest quake damaged several churches and buildings in the heart of Rome.
The lucky SuperEnalotto winner from Vibo Valentia in Sicily paid just 3 for the record jackpot.
An Italian woman who spoke badly of her former husband in front of their kids has been ordered by a court to pay him 30,000 ($45,570) in compensation.
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There may be no such thing as a free lunch but in Italy, visitors can top up their bottles with wine without paying a penny.
An Italian prosecutor says he wants to find those responsible for 'inciting' death by unlocking woman's phone.
The Vatican is struggling to cope with a massive rise in demand for exorcists by Italians who are finding themselves increasingly menaced by demons.
Stephanie Kercher, sister of murdered Meredith, says a new documentary about Amanda Knox has hurt her family.
Amanda Knox lied to police, saying she was in the apartment when her roommate was killed. This, she claims, is why.
Italy has a very updated high-speed network of trains.
Xenia Taliotis checks into an elegant Tuscan hotel and decides to never leave.
Sasi Nair takes a whistle-stop tour through some of northern Italy's beautiful regions.
Scientists reveal how 5300-year-old corpse met his end - and that the 'iceman' called Otzi had 61 tattoos.
The bloody handprint on the wall, the ripped bra and a leg protruding out from underneath a duvet. Giuliano Mignini remembers it all.
An Italian woman was bombarded with abuse after an explicit sex tape emerged online.
This is the moment a cat was found alive 16 days after it was trapped under rubble in the devastating Italian earthquake.
In Amatrice, known as the town of "100 churches", at least 15 were destroyed.
This week's earthquake in Italy has raised deeper fears for many residents.
A kindergarten teacher has rushed home to Italy after Wednesday's 6.2 magnitude earthquake claimed the life of her mother and brother.
A 10-year-old girl was pulled from rubble after spending 17 hours trapped upside down in debris.