The chocolate maker wants 60 "sensory judges" to taste test its products two days per week

Explosion injured up to 70 and caused part of raised expressway in Bologna to collapse.

Two friends in their 60s were fishing off Venice's Lido sandbar when they were hit.

An Australian tourist was exploring Rome when she fell victim to a common trick... twice.

A New Zealanders is facing prosecution for saving migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

The London model was lured to Milan for a fake photoshoot and kidnapped.

"I thought, 'God if people at home could see this, there would be an absolute outcry'."

Clooney was found found lying injured on the road after hitting windscreen of car.

All Black test matches out of reach for Kiwis who don't need accommodation in London.

Italy's new Government sends immigration message by rejecting the Aquarius.

Meanwhile, a standoff between Italy and Malta over a boat of refugees continued.

When in Rome, don't miss out on cultural Trastevere across the Tiber river.

Populists' eurosceptic finance chief on course for clash with Germany.

Parties shuffle positions after President rejected proposal first time round.

If it is the end of the eurozone, then it is also curtains for the European Union.

There are few worse situations to find yourself than in the town of Pompeii, 79.A.D.

The Italian food park is a little cheesy but you'll want to come back for second helpings.

COMMENT: It has long seemed to me that Italy is the euro's major weakness.

Italy's move toward populism looks a lot Greece in 2015.

European Central Bank may be forced to sever credit lines to Italy.

Jane Jurgens tracks down the best places in the world for a destination wedding.

Aaron Palmer has returned home and wants to connect with kids and make a difference.

Both cruise companies operate in New Zealand over summer.

The oldest of four bridges that arch over the Grand Canal, it's a must-see in Venice.

Mayor comes up with a novel solution to Italy's burgeoning population of a giant rodent.

Popular Italian city has installed gates to turn back tourists if numbers swell.

Eat, drink, dance and be very merry in Vienna, writes Kate Haywood.

Forget spritzes, shopping and fancy hotels. The best part of Lake Como is being on it.

Tasman Tanning CEO Hunter Tait is retiring after 23 years.

A schoolgirl love affair with all things ancient becomes the real thing.