Italy
Silvio Berlusconi to have heart surgery
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is to have surgery after a heart attack that could have killed him, his doctor says.
Celebrating Italy's national day
Free concerts to celebrate Italy's National Day are on in Auckland and Christchurch featuring Italian Violinist Francesco D'Orazio and pianist Gianpaolo Nuti over the next two days. Francesco D'Orazio… Audio
550 people narrowly avoid death after boat capsizes
More than 550 people narrowly escaped drowning on Wednesday after their smugglers' boat capsized in the Southern Mediterranean. Audio
Nights' Overseas Reports - France & Italy
France's 35 hour work week under threat, sexual harrassment allegations against a senior MP, and could 3 eggs a day be the secret to a long life? Italian born Euronews journalist Eri Garuti with the… Audio
John Kirwan - life and influences
John Kirwan is one of the most prolific try-scorers in All Black history. He's a former coach of the Italian and Japanese national rugby teams, and of course, the Blues. He talks to Wallace about… Audio
Francesco Ventriglia: on a ballet high
Kim Hill talks to the artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet who came here after a career as a dancer, choreographer, and artistic director in Italy. The RNZB's latest production, The… Audio
Syrian refugees handpicked by Pope Francis begin life in Italy
12 Syrian refugees handpicked by Pope Francis on his visit to Lesbos last week, have begun their new life in Italy. Audio
Italy demands the truth over student's murder
Italy has recalled its ambassador to Egypt for consultations over the murder of student Giulio Regeni in Cairo.
Conte named new Chelsea coach
Antonio Conte was handed the responsibility of reviving Chelsea's fortunes and bringing the EPL title back to Stamford Bridge when he was named as their new coach.
Ann Goldstein: translating Elena Ferrante
Ann Goldstein is editor at The New Yorker, and translator to English of many Italian writers, including Primo Levi and the reclusive Elena Ferrante, author of the Neapolitan Quartet. She is a guest at… Audio
Avalanche kills six in Italian Alps
At least six skiers have been killed in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, with several others possibly still missing.
Nights' Overseas Reports - France & Italy
Italian born Euronews journalist Eri Garuti now works from the east of France and reports on both European nations, Italy pop. 59,685,227 (est. 2012) and France pop. 66,616,416 (est. 2014)... Italy… Audio
Giulio Selvaggi: convicted for science
Former director of the National Earthquake Centre in Italy, who was tried and convicted of manslaughter after the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake, then acquitted by the Italian Supreme Court of all charges… Audio
Italy mafia bosses found in bunker
Police in the far south of Italy have arrested two top fugitives - 'Ndrangheta mafia bosses who were hiding in a camouflaged bunker.
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 16, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Sovrano Limoncello, A Photographer Like Alice and Golden Memories Audio
Italian food with Giulio Ricatti
Italian cuisine is not only delissimo, it's also a healthy option without sacrificing flavour. Giulio Ricatti moved to New Zealand from Italy six years ago to set up his restaurant Cicio Cacio Osteria… Audio
Travel - Venice
Venice is one of the world's most popular tourist destination - no surprise there. But increasing numbers of vast cruise ships now tower over the low lying historic city, and there are concerns Venice… Audio, Gallery
Massey textiles and innovation
New Zealand has plenty of design talent and no shortage of innovative ideas, but what opportunities exist for our emerging designers, especially in the area of textiles? Sonia Sly headed to Massey… Audio, Gallery
Restored Trevi set to wow
Water is once more cascading from the world-famous Trevi fountain in Rome after it underwent a 17-month $NZ3.6 million renovation.
RWC LIVE: Italy v Romania
Rugby World Cup: Italy take on Romania. Follow LIVE commentary of the game here.