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Italy: A style guide for Kiwis in Capri

Sara Bruce explores Italy's gorgeous, stylish island

From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan

United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.

One brother stabbed the other. The journalist who wrote about it paid a price

New York Times: The use of Europe's "right to be forgotten" privacy law has broadened.

Italy: Finding paradise in the imperfections

Cortona is the perfect Tuscan town from which to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The real spaghetti western

The New York Times: On the late summer trail with 300 podolica cows from Puglia.

Watch: Tourist head-butts Venice gondolier

A tourist has attacked one of Venice's gondoliers and was filmed in appalling video.

In Italy, racist abuse is dismissed (again) as part of the game

New York Times: Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku subjected to monkey chants.

Schwarzenneger's 'right hand man' dead

Franco Columbu, a former Mr Olympia champion, has died in Italy aged 78.

McDonald's banned from tourist hotspot

The famous "Golden Arches" has made Italy flipping mad.

Italian cop didn't have gun when allegedly killed by US teens

Military style knife used in killing of unarmed Italian police officer.

Ultramarathoner killed by lightning strike during Italian race

A thunderstorm claimed the life of an ultramarathoner in Italy.

As Italy mourns slain officer, photo raises questions over a confession

New York Times: Photo of handcuffed, blindfolded suspect raises concerns about confession.

Overcrowded and more dangerous, Mont Blanc faces a crisis

New York Times: Overtourism exacerbating dangers posed by inexperienced climbers.

Two US teenagers confessed to murder of Rome policeman

The officer was stabbed eight times as he tried to arrest the American teens.

Travel advice: Do as the Romans do

Planning a visit to Rome? Be prepared to do as the Romans do, or face a hefty fine.

Drug deal gone wrong: Two US teens jailed in Italy in policeman's killing

Italian police are mourning the killing of one of their officers.