Gun violence has become a regular occurrence at US schools and colleges.

South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned. Bringing to close a 9 year tenure that has been dogged by corruption scandal.

The gunman has been taken into custody after shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Little evidence to suggest security measures decrease the likelihood of school shootings.

'Horrible day' as fatalities confirmed at Florida school shooting.

Comment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.

NZ Herald: How did Fletcher Building gets its major project bids so wrong?

Fran O'Sullivan and Simon Wilson give their take on National's three-way leadership contest.

Chairman Sir Ralph Norris is stepping down to take responsibility

Muggy weather, lots of rain and one or two cyclones are expected in March as the tropics take control of our weather systems.

We can't rule out further tropical cyclones in the third month of the year.

Tropical Cyclone Gita is edging closer to New Zealand bringing potential power cuts, road closures, flooding and wind damage next week.

Fletcher Building will wind up its Buildings and Interiors Division in the wake of massive losses.

Air Commodore: "Tonga is a close neighbour of New Zealand and we stand ready to assist."

NZX-listed giant Fletcher Building has just announced $660 million total losses from its Buildings and Interiors division, the resignation of chairman Sir Ralph Norris and told shareholders they will get no dividends.

COMMENT: Simon Bridges is in the middle of the action, the centre of the storm.

The company has flagged uncertainty over its $800m Commercial Bay tower.

Gita is heading our way, meaning more humidity followed by rough weather.

New Zealand is heading into another commercial show of love.

Company has warned it is in danger of breaching bank lending covenants.

Key, Hosking and English were NZ's power structure, is generation shift to blame change?

Robbie Williams' press conference was a shambles that featured fire and dick jokes.

Robbie Williams returns to New Zealand for two shows in Auckland and Dunedin

There is "significant" concern within the industry about stolen helmets and GPS units.

Winston Peters has ignored gracious farewells to Bill English.

Newstalk ZB's Barry Soper assesses Bill English's legacy and who is most likely to replace him.

Is Valentine’s Day a celebration of love or a multi-billion dollar commercial ruse? We ask kiwis what they really think.

The idea of tolling motorists in Auckland has got the green light from councillors.

The tropical storm which tore through Tonga overnight is expected to hit Fiji around 6pm.

COMMENT: English will be remembered for his humanity and intelligence.