New Zealand ran in 11 tries to complete a demolition job on Italy in their opening World Cup encounter in Melbourne.
Joe Rokocoko, Doug Howlett and Carlos Spencer all scored twice as the plucky Italians struggled to keep the devastating All Black backs in check.
Lock Brad Thorn, captain Reuben Thorne, Daniel Carter and Leon MacDonald completed a rout that earned New Zealand the first bonus point in World Cup history.
The Italians were outclassed by the Tri-Nations champions but put up a spirited display and managed a score through their New Zealand-born number eight Matthew Phillips.