The small Sicilian town owes $71m in taxes
The town that is home to Europe's most wanted mobster owes a record $71m in unpaid taxes.
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Train derails near Milan, killing at least 2 people
Emergency crews climbed inside crumpled carriages to rescue others.
Venice rip-off: $1800 for steak and fried fish
Venice mayor promises to look into restaurant which allegedly ripped-off four tourists.
America's Cup planning process still unclear
The America's Cup planning documents are ready, it just needs the politicians to agree.
Modigliani paintings denounced as fakes
Twenty one artworks, once believed to be worth millions, are set to be destroyed.
Judge accused of turning law school into 'cult'
For the past 10 years, Francesco Bellomo sat on one of Italy's highest courts.
Rome's droopy Christmas tree to get 'new life'
Rome's sad Christmas Tree is to be recycled, carved up into souvenirs.
Football clash of nations not only at the World Cup
Gulf States are throwing money at the sport to get on top
The real story behind mafia kidnapping of billion-dollar heir
Terrifying tale of mafia kidnapping and held captive for 5 months coming to big screens.
Living hell: Worse pain than giving birth
Chantelle Baxter was Australia's most influential woman, but now she's in a living hell.
Fad dieting: What works and what doesn't
We talk to three experts about some diets making headlines in 2017.
'Chloe Ayling kidnap plot fabricated to make her famous'
Man due to appear in court for "kidnapping model, holding her captive for ransom."
Why this pizza is so special
An Italian city has earned its UNESCO status for the most awesome reason.
Italians throw a party for pizza's greatest hour
UN decided to add the Neapolitan art of pizza-making to its list of "intangible heritage".
The Italian Fritzl: Woman kept in dungeon for 10 years
Arrested man had already served jail term for imprisoning another woman.
Italy: Monumental cities
History is alive and thriving in two Lombardy centres, writes Leanne Rinne.
26 girls found dead in Mediterranean
Were they murdered or did they drown seeking a better life?
Lightning kills former pro footballer in Bali
Retired professional had captained young Belgians and played in Italy, Belgium and Austria
Skiers make dangerous Mt Cook Caroline descent
The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.
Italy: Get it right in the food valley
Be wary about what you order for dinner, writes James Cann.
The town that will pay you to move there
Described as 'little Naples', the rents here are ridiculously cheap.
Rosy news for rose lovers, says wine judge
More rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.
Italy: Strikes a chord
NZSO's Travels in Italy concert reminds James Judd of performances in Villa Rufolo.
Burn off the pasta faster
Andrea Palasciano sets off on a jog around Rome's Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
Cup village can't be a white elephant - Goff
Auckland needs to create a Cup Village that will last beyond 2021, the mayor says.
Afghanistan veteran wins 2 Invictus golds
New Zealand's 10 medals at the Invictus Games has already surpassed our previous record.
Model kidnapping a 'sham', says accused
One of British model Chloe Ayling's alleged kidnappers claims it was a 'publicity stunt'.
Italian pilot killed as jet crashes into sea during airshow
A Eurofighter Typhoon has crashed into the sea during an airshow display in Italy.
Five things to see and do in Italy
From art to pizza, Italy has a lot to offer, writes Stephanie Holmes
Millionaire found sleeping rough
A British millionaire missing for 6 months has been found living on the streets of Milan.