A Spanish ship that went down off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago is believed to have been carrying 11 million gold coins - possibly worth billions.

Colombia has found the wreck of a Spanish galleon thought to be laden with emeralds and gold and silver coins, President Juan Manuel Santos says.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully has said the new embassy set to open in Bogota reflects the country's increasingly close relationship with NZ.

A mother and her infant son who disappeared in a plane crash in the dense jungles of northwestern Colombia several days ago have been found alive.

A Wellington Zoo staff member has travelled to Colombia to help a local conservation group care for endangered primates.

Tourists captured the dramatic rescue of a giant 16 foot-long anaconda, which had become trapped in bushes behind a resort in Colombia.

Simon Willis tries to keep up with the horsemen of Los Llanos.

Current Miss Universe now has the opportunity to help stop fighting in her home country of Colombia.

Your Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks with Maria Benavides of Mochila Bags.

Colombia's most obese baby - who weighs the same as a six-year-old child - has been "rescued" by a charity so he can undergo life-saving treatment.

An adventure holiday in the Colombian forest is an exhilarating experience, writes Christopher Adams, as he reflects on a few bumps and bruises.

As more Kiwis look to South America for adventure, Karen Phelps compiles a bucket list for the continent.

The smile on John Key's face widened as broad as the sombrero that Juan Manuel Santos had just given him, when the Colombian President said, "We would love to have an FTA with New Zealand when they are ready to start negotiations."

After two long days without a single silly photo on his Latin American trade tour, Prime Minister John Key has broken the drought by donning a vueltiao.

Colombia still has a hangover from its reputation for illicit activities, but Christopher Adams discovers a stunningly scenic, historical side.

Tourists can now wander freely around the former mansion of infamous cocaine trafficker Pablo Escobar, writes Amy Rosenfeld.

This town of 11,000 people, about two hours' drive from Medellín, is home to a huge hydro-electric dam and was the former holiday playground of infamous Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar, whose crumbling mansion in the area is now a drawcard for tourists.

A quick hit of the biggest international stories that you mught have missed today.

New Zealand have made a positive start to the men's under-20 soccer World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Cameroon.

Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.

Charlie Sheen has been dumped by his girlfriend Natalie Kenly.

The annual Medellín Flowers Festival sees Colombia's "City of Eternal Spring" bedecked with colourful blooms.