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Swiss dispatch defending champion Italians from football Euro 2024
A pair of superb strikes for Switzerland by Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas has sent defending champions Italy crashing out of Euro 2024.
Italian island offers goats up for adoption
Experts at navigating the steep landscape of Alicudi, in the Aeolian archipelago north of Sicily, the goats have become a problem as they damage gardens and allotments.
At least 21 dead as Venice tourist bus plunges from bridge
At least 21 people, including two children, have died after a bus crashed off a flyover near the Italian city of Venice and caught fire, officials say.
Europe: Putin tries to reframe Ukraine war, dozens drown off Italy
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to recast the war in Ukraine as a battle for Russia's survival, and just days after Italy… Audio
Italian legend confirms retirement
Former Italy rugby captain Sergio Parisse is to retire at the end of the northern season but is still hoping to win more caps before he hangs up his boots.
Last "godfather" of Sicilian mafia arrested
Italy's most-wanted Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has been arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run.
Mr Denaro was reportedly detained in a private clinic in Sicily's capital, Palermo, where… Audio
Italy's most-wanted mafia boss arrested
Matteo Messina Denaro had been on the run for three decades.
Italian mafia kingpin captured in Argentina
Argentina's federal police have arrested a top Italian mobster on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, bringing a years-long manhunt to an end.
Italian election campaign ends as far right bids for power
Italy's political leaders have brought their campaigns to a close ahead of pivotal elections on Sunday that could deliver the most right-wing government since the war.
Calling Home: Sophie Woods in Parts Unknown
Sophie and her husband George Woods were previously London-based, but these days they park up wherever the wind takes them. The couple have been roaming around Europe in a converted campervan for… Audio
ViaVio Cheese - the taste of Italy, made in Nelson
Watching Kiwi chefs get creative with their award-winning fresh cheeses is one of the perks of the job for Flavia Spena and Flavio Donati from ViaVio. Originally from Rome, the couple now produces a… Audio
Italy miss out on automatic spot at World Cup
European champions Italy missed out on automatic qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Northern Ireland in Belfast.
Well-preserved ancient slave room unearthed in Pompeii
Archaeologists have discovered a room of objects among the buried remains of ancient Pompeii, and say its contents shed light on the lives of slaves.
Kieran Crowley: 'It's going to be a good line in the sand for us'
Kieran Crowley continues to face a daunting challenge of transforming Italy's struggling rugby team.
Sam Cane to captain changed All Black side against Italy
Sam Cane is back to captain a completely new All Black side to take on Italy in Rome on Sunday morning.
Wild boars taking over Rome
There's an influx of wild boars on to roam in Rome.
It hasn't gone down well with locals, who say it's a sign the Italian capital is going to the dogs, or the hogs at least.
Rome correspondent Seema… Audio
It's coming Rome! Italy win first Euro in over 50 years
Italy has won the European football Championship beating England in a penalty shoot-out in the final at Wembley.
Italy arrests navy captain for spying, expels Russian diplomats
Italy has expelled two Russian diplomats after police said they had caught an Italian navy captain passing secret documents to a Russian military official in return for money.
America's Cup: Italy fall just short of glory again
An Italian syndicate has once again missed the boat at the America's Cup - after Luna Rossa fell short against Team New Zealand in Auckland.
Their 7-3 loss was the third time Italy have won the… Audio
Covid19 Curveball for Central Interceptor’s Italian Crew
The specialist Italian workforce building Auckland’s 1.2 billion dollar Central Interceptor have met with unexpected hardships in the past year.
Liz Garton heads out to Mangere to meet some of the… Audio