Kevin Pilley raises a glass to romance in Rudolph Valentino's home town.

A coded letter written by a 17th century nun has finally been deciphered by scientists.

Capture the essence of your Roman holiday by selecting your snapping spots carefully.

An alleged mafia boss has been captured in South America after 23 years on the run.

Rocco Morabito is considered one of Italy's five most dangerous fugitives.

For years, some of Italy's most beautiful gardens were locked away from public view.

A US couple has found an engagement ring that they lost in Italy nine years ago.

Seven-month-old and his two older brothers are pulled from a collapsed building in Italy.

British model claims she was lured, drugged and kidnapped, but can this saga be real?

British model has described how she was drugged, handcuffed, gagged and put in a bag.

Model, 20, was kidnapped after being lured to fake photoshoot at abandoned shop in Milan.

A NZ athlete is poised to become the first Kiwi woman to finish the longest foot race.

Two Kiwi wine experts explain how to pick a good drop.

Far-right group chartered boat to repel migrants. Then part of its crew filed for asylum.

Horrifying images of more than a dozen dead in latest migrant smuggling tragedy.

After reading about a hermit online, an Auckland woman decided to get in touch.

Researchers claim the blood on the Shroud of Turin is not typical of a healthy person.

Rescuers are digging by hand to find residents trapped in a collapsed apartment building.

Amanda Know made her Instagram profile public, revealing photos of her new boyfriend.

The mayor of Florence is sick of tourists lounging around in public areas.

Kiwi artist Lisa Reihana's panoramic video turns heads at the Venice Biennale.

The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia has turned himself in to police.

It was too good to be true - an offer to move to an Italian village with money thrown in.

Can't afford Auckland or Wellington? This Italian town is offering you cash, cheap rent.

A charity ball will raise money for local charities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A charity ball is being held in the Bay, raising money for local initiatives including a campaign against methamphetamine in the community.

If you're finding yourself short of assets for collateral one bank will accept cheese.

Born in 1899, Emma Morano was believed to be the last survivor of the 19th century.

An Italian beauty queen reveals her suffering after she was attacked with acid.

A Mediterranean cruise offers the perfect opportunity to explore Roman ruins.