This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus Donald Trump is slammed for the lack of empathy shown towards the Orlando shooting and we look at how cyber-bullying is affecting our youth.

"Our hearts are heavy for the unimaginable tragedy that happened last night in Orlando. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected," the Tony Awards said in a statement Sunday. "The Tony Awards dedicate tonight's ceremony to them." Source: CBS

An alarming rise in cyberbullying is threatening the mental health of a generation of young New Zealanders and US President Barack Obama has addressed the nation after 50 people were killed and 53 injured in a shooting in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

The gunman who opened fire inside a crowded nightclub here early Sunday morning, launching a rampage that killed 50 people and injured 53 others in the deadliest shooting spree in the country's history, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before the attack, according to US law enforcement officials.

If you walk inside Tykables, a shop in a suburb of Chicago, you could be forgiven for momentarily thinking you've entered a store for newborns and their parents. Source: Tykables

Police said the gunman, who was shot dead, was believed to be in his 20s was not a local man, while the FBI believe he may have "leanings to radical Islamic terrorism". Source: WFTV Eyewitness News 9

The gunman who opened fire inside a crowded nightclub here early Sunday morning, launching a rampage that killed 50 people and injured 53 others in the deadliest shooting spree in the country's history, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before the attack, according to US law enforcement officials.

A gunman in the US opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub, killing at least 50 people and injuring 53 others and a generation of young New Zealanders are facing serious mental-health risks from an alarming rise in cyberbullying.

The first openly-gay elected official in Orlando responded to the mass shooting at a gay nightclub saying, "if you think that you're going to stab at the heart of us by doing this horrible, violent act you're not because we love." Source: AP

A gunman opens fire killing and wounding people at the Pulse club in Orlando, Florida and taking people hostage

The All Blacks have eventually eased past Wales in the opening test at Eden Park and Wayne Barnes was shrouded in controversy again. Anthony Hudson has taken a swipe at the New Zealand football media and some fans after winning the Oceania Nations Cup, beating Papua New Guinea in a penalty shootout in the final.

This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus the body of a 66-year-old man has been found in the search for the missing pair swept from their vehicle yesterday in Greymouth and we reveal NZ’s most dangerous areas through an interactive map.

Husar, a 400-kilogram male manatee, arrived at his new home in the Paris Zoo Thursday morning after travelling from Italy. Source: AFP

Do Wales stand a chance against the All Blacks this Saturday? and New Zealand's gross debt has hit half a trillion dollars with housing accounting for $218 billion of that. Expert Liam Dann breaks down the figures.

One year since the Supreme Court's historic ruling on gay marriage, President Barack Obama spoke at the White House marking LGBT Pride Month.

At a London press conference for his latest documentary, "Where to Invade Next," director Michael Moore discussed the possibility of Donald Trump being the next president of the United States.

A bus in southern Brazil has veered off the side a highway and crashed, leaving 16 dead and 30 injured. Firefighters say the accident happened around midnight on Thursday on the outskirts of Mogi das Cruzes, a city about 60 kilometres east of Sao Paulo.

President Barack Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House on Thursday, praising his former secretary of state's experience and grit, and urging Democrats to unite behind her in the fight against Republicans in the fall.

Two gunmen have opened fire in a bustling shopping and restaurant precinct in central Tel Aviv, killing four people and wounding five others. The violence erupted on a warm Wednesday evening local time in Tel Aviv's Sarona area that features outdoor entertainment, cafes and pedestrian areas, immediately next to the Israel Defence Ministry. The complex is often filled with tourists and young soldiers in uniform. Source: Daily Mail

The heartstopping moment a panther stalked a man at an animal sanctuary and then pounced on him has been caught on camera. But thankfully, all is not as it seems. Source: Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation

This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus convicted sexual offender and former Stanford University student Brock Turner has 2 months cut from his already lenient sentence and Hamilton City Council pleads guilty over the death of one of their zookeepers.

Police have shot a 23-year-old man carrying a knife in a confrontation that left four seriously injured at Westfield Hornsby, according to reports. Source: 9news

Sky Network TV has announced it is planning to buy Vodafone New Zealand for $3.44 billion in cash and shares and a massive sinkhole has closed down a portion of Canada's capital.

A woman reviewing security camera footage at her home was surprised to notice a little boy sneaking into her garage. The footage revealed a boy riding past Hollie Breaux Mallet's home in Louisiana before jumping off his bike and running into her garage. But rather than being up to no good, he was captured playing with the woman's pet dog, Duchess. The footage then shows him leaving the garage and riding away.

Israel - Two people are in custody after a suspected terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, as one or more shooters entered a restaurant and opened fire.

Source: Daily Mail Police attempt to direct civilians away from the scene as a suspected car bomb is prepped for controlled demolition in London.

Maria Sharapova has been banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation for using a prohibited drug and women and health workers are being warned about a brand of pregnancy test that is returning false results.

Fans of Muhammad Ali celebrated after securing tickets to the boxing legend's memorial service. Some waited hours to be able to get a ticket.

Source: Citrus County Sheriff’s Office A Florida man has been charged with kidnapping and child abuse after attempting to snatch a teen girl from her mother, right in front of everyone at a supermarket. The mother managed to grab her daughter back before the suspect ran away, only to be caught by an off-duty police officer.

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