Italy
Italy refugee crisis: NGOs accused of colluding with smugglers
An Italian prosecutor claims some charities saving refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea are in direct contact with people-smugglers.
Taking New Zealand's stories to the Bologna Children's Book Fair
The 2017 Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world, with the world-wide rights to books for children and Young Adults up for sale - including over one… Audio
Italian motorway bridge collapses, kills two
A motorway bridge has collapsed near the north-east Italian city of Ancona, killing two people who were in a car below, Italian officials say.
World Rugby not changing rules yet
World Rugby says it's too early to speculate on potential rule changes after Italy used controversial tactics against England in their Six nations game yesterday.
Zespri Expands in Europe
Zespri will allow another 1800 hectares of its SunGold kiwifruit to be grown under license in Europe. Audio
More survivors pulled in weekend from rubble of Italy avalanche
Emergency crews have recovered the sixth victim of an avalanche in central Italy, as survivors say it sounded like a bomb going off. Our correspondent Josephine Mckenna says there are fading hopes of… Audio
Italy avalanche survivors ate snow, ice, during 58-hour ordeal
One of the survivors of the avalanche at Rigopiano hotel in central Italy says she ate ice and snow to quench her thirst during a 58-hour ordeal. Georgia Galassi, 22,...
Italy avalanche: first 10 survivors found
Rescuers have pulled four children and a woman from the wreckage of a hotel flattened by an avalanche in central Italy two days ago.
Italian hotel hit by avalanche
Rescuers are desperately searching for 30 people believed to be in a mountain resort hit by a huge avalanche in central Italy. Audio
30 feared dead in Italian hotel hit by avalanche
A desperate search continues at a hotel in the Italian mountains engulfed by an avalanche following a series of earthquakes.
Foreign Minister set to become Italy PM
Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni has been asked to form a government by the country's president.
Italy's PM to resign over referendum defeat
Italy's Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, has announced he will resign after voters decisively rejected constitutional changes.
Italy votes on reconstituting the constitution
Analysis - Italy is heading to a vote on massive constitutional reform, with its troubled economy hanging in the balance, writes Graeme Acton.
Italy bring flair and power - Cane
Stand-in All Blacks captain Sam Cane is anticipating power and flair from Italy when the two teams meet tomorrow in Rome.
Italy mix youth and experience for All Blacks clash
Italy will rely on a blend youth and experience when they face New Zealand in Rome on Saturday in new coach Conor O'Shea's first test on home soil.
Magnitude 5.0 quake hits central Italy
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck central Italy in the same region hit by recent strong quakes.
Kiribati sailors on drugs charges in Italy
An agency that hires crew for ships sailing the world has confirmed nine i-Kiribati men are in custody in Italy facing drug smuggling allegations.
Italian seismologists warn quakes could go on for weeks
Thousands of people are spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following yesterday's 6.6 magnitude earthquake along Italy's central Apennine fault system. Audio
Strong quakes shake central Italy
Strong quakes have hit central Italy, two months after a powerful earthquake killed almost 300 people and levelled small towns. Video
Aftershocks rattle Italy two months after killer quake
Two powerful aftershocks have rocked the area of central Italy in which 300 people were killed by an earthquake two months ago. Video, Audio