Italian authorities have fined Apple 900k euros for selling applecare warranties but not informing customers they were already covered for 2 years under Italian Consumer law . 

Isn't this similar to NZ?  Except, under the NZ CGA you are potentially covered for much longer.  Salespeople constantly try to on sell warranty extensions, but, not once have I been told that I'm covered by the CGA. 

Good on Italy for sticking up for consumer rights.  

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/italian-antri-trust-body-fines-apple-for-misleading-customers-on/