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!['Stop senseless thefts': Anger and tributes after death of Kiwi woman outside US mall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Stop senseless thefts': Anger and tributes after death of Kiwi woman outside US mall
Trish McKay was shopping with her husband when she was attacked.
!['Please forgive me': Kiwi businessman had gun held to head before wife run down in US - witness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Please forgive me': Kiwi businessman had gun held to head before wife run down in US - witness
A traumatised witness deeply regrets not intervening after robbers pulled a gun.
![Botched robbery victim Trish McKay loved being a grandma, say tearful neighbours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Botched robbery victim Trish McKay loved being a grandma, say tearful neighbours
'She was a lovely, lovely woman,' say those who lived in her Remuera neighbourhood.
!['No words can express our sadness': Family pay tribute to Trish McKay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'No words can express our sadness': Family pay tribute to Trish McKay
The 68-year-old was found dead at the scene, while her husband escaped uninjured.
![This retro American holiday has gone from obsolete to chic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
This retro American holiday has gone from obsolete to chic
My vintage holiday: where retro glamour and modern California collides.
![US man lost in forest survived 10 days drinking from his boot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US man lost in forest survived 10 days drinking from his boot
The man had taken a wrong turn on a three hour walk and ended up lost for 10 days.
![Golden State brings a wheel-y good dose of California sun in a Waikato coffee van](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Golden State brings a wheel-y good dose of California sun in a Waikato coffee van
Small Business: Claudia Hurford sells coffee at both a permanent site and events.
![Why Americans are not buying more EVs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why Americans are not buying more EVs
Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.
![Die Hard 2 and The Waltons star Tom Bower dies aged 86](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Die Hard 2 and The Waltons star Tom Bower dies aged 86
The actor was best known for his role in Die Hard 2, where he starred as janitor Marvin.
![Amazon gets approval to expand drone deliveries in US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Amazon gets approval to expand drone deliveries in US
Amazon pilots get green light to operate drones remotely.
![US police threatened to kill man’s dog if he did not falsely confess to killing father](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US police threatened to kill man’s dog if he did not falsely confess to killing father
'I have never seen that level of deliberate cruelty by the police,' lawyer claims.
![Disneyland character and parade performers vote to join union](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Disneyland character and parade performers vote to join union
'For the Disney Cast Members ... their dream came true.'
![Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer
He also sought to hold then-US House Speaker Nancy hostage, but she was in Washington.
![This lesser-known US road trip is miles better than Route 66](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
This lesser-known US road trip is miles better than Route 66
The ultimate guide to a trip of a lifetime.
![Michelin Guide reveals first Key Hotels under new rating system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Michelin Guide reveals first Key Hotels under new rating system
124 exclusive hotels across the US made the list for their character and unique offerings.
![Jarrod Gilbert: Three Strikes policy upends foundations of our justice system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jarrod Gilbert: Three Strikes policy upends foundations of our justice system
OPINION: Three Strikes sends a strong message. But does it do much more than that?
!['Show some respect': Coachella crowd slammed for behaviour at festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Show some respect': Coachella crowd slammed for behaviour at festival
Coachella's crowd has been labelled the 'worst' for how they've treated artists on stage.
![Boy ends up with 50 octopuses after family buys pregnant pet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Boy ends up with 50 octopuses after family buys pregnant pet
The consortium of octopuses has proven quite expensive for the family.
![What to know about the $30m cash heist in Los Angeles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What to know about the $30m cash heist in Los Angeles
The brazen raid is believed to be one of the largest in US history.