The New Zealand under-20 rugby team ran in 14 tries to crush Wales 92-0 at the world junior championships.

Actor James Franco has delayed the opening of his James Dean-inspired art exhibition in Venice, Italy because he needs more time to "fully realise" his vision for the project.

The FF is possibly the world's most glamorous and exciting intercontinental ski express. But is it relevant in New Zealand?

The leaders of France and Italy have called for an overhaul of the system of passport-free travel across 25 European nations.

The morning started with a call from Creative New Zealand to say Michael Parekowhai had notified them of the interview.

A Steinway grand piano carved with Maori patterns is part of Michael Parekowhai's installation at this year's Venice Biennale.

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.

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.