A man draped in Italy's tricolour flag wounded at least 6, all said to be African migrants

The crowded, chaotic and rubbish-ridden metropolis weaves a unique magic.

The town that is home to Europe's most wanted mobster owes a record $71m in unpaid taxes.

Emergency crews climbed inside crumpled carriages to rescue others.

Venice mayor promises to look into restaurant which allegedly ripped-off four tourists.

The America's Cup planning documents are ready, it just needs the politicians to agree.

Twenty one artworks, once believed to be worth millions, are set to be destroyed.

For the past 10 years, Francesco Bellomo sat on one of Italy's highest courts.

Rome's sad Christmas Tree is to be recycled, carved up into souvenirs.

Terrifying tale of mafia kidnapping and held captive for 5 months coming to big screens.

Chantelle Baxter was Australia's most influential woman, but now she's in a living hell.

We talk to three experts about some diets making headlines in 2017.

Man due to appear in court for "kidnapping model, holding her captive for ransom."

An Italian city has earned its UNESCO status for the most awesome reason.

UN decided to add the Neapolitan art of pizza-making to its list of "intangible heritage".

The locals are too scared to even speak this town's name.

Arrested man had already served jail term for imprisoning another woman.

History is alive and thriving in two Lombardy centres, writes Leanne Rinne.

The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.

Mike van Niekerk takes in the art, architecture and cocktails of Milan.

Be wary about what you order for dinner, writes James Cann.

Described as 'little Naples', the rents here are ridiculously cheap.

NZSO's Travels in Italy concert reminds James Judd of performances in Villa Rufolo.

More rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.

Andrea Palasciano sets off on a jog around Rome's Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.

Auckland needs to create a Cup Village that will last beyond 2021, the mayor says.

New Zealand's 10 medals at the Invictus Games has already surpassed our previous record.

One of British model Chloe Ayling's alleged kidnappers claims it was a 'publicity stunt'.

A Eurofighter Typhoon has crashed into the sea during an airshow display in Italy.

From art to pizza, Italy has a lot to offer, writes Stephanie Holmes