The Italian man whose company is responsible for those tasty Ferrero Rocher chocolates has died, aged just 47.

The small, superb story has become a talisman in the author's Italy. Since its publication there 15 years ago, it's won plaudits and prizes and been made into a Mastroianni film.

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

The new editor of MrPorter.com lists his favourite male fashion icons of all time.

Italian mobsters will try anything to convince judges they are suffering from depression or anorexia.

Silvio Berlusconi, the Teflon Tycoon, will stop at little to avoid a prison sentence.

Political satire on floats is probably not what you'd expect in this town on the Tuscan coast, writes John Watson.

In honour of Italy's 150th birthday, John Walsh rounds up its top cultural exports.

The mothers of two former All Blacks based in Japan feared the worst when Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami hit.

A new cookbook written by two old friends exploring their culinary heritage should reignite your zest for Italian food.

Lynch fans will delight in her latest offering of love and heartache in the Italian hills. Sarah-Kate Lynch even helped smooth the reviewer's own path to love.

How New Zealand takes to Suzuki's latest Swift could make or break the brand here.

50-plus projects under way to combat bacterial plague.

The Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off on Saturday morning (NZT) with an unprecedented Friday night match. Paul Lewis figures that's not all that is different in Rugby World Cup year.

Tasting wine that you can't afford is one of the pleasures of the job. It doesn't happen often but it's usually a joyous and memorable occasion when it does.