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![Americans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Americans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shooting
Many Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.
![Assassination attempt: Donald Trump is neither unique nor irreplaceable - Opinion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Assassination attempt: Donald Trump is neither unique nor irreplaceable - Opinion
OPINION: Violence plays a larger role in US politics than in other developed countries.
![Witnesses describe chaos at rally shooting: ‘Oh my God, they got Trump’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Witnesses describe chaos at rally shooting: ‘Oh my God, they got Trump’
The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.
![Police descend on home of 20-year-old gunman killed after assassination attempt on Trump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Police descend on home of 20-year-old gunman killed after assassination attempt on Trump
The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.
![Trump rally shooting being investigated as assassination attempt, two dead, FBI 'close' to identifying shooter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Trump rally shooting being investigated as assassination attempt, two dead, FBI 'close' to identifying shooter
The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.
![Trump shooting attempt upends the US election campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Trump shooting attempt upends the US election campaign
Shooting attempt sends already dark and tumultuous race for the White House into chaos.
![US presidents who have been assassinated and those who have dodged a bullet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
US presidents who have been assassinated and those who have dodged a bullet
Ronald Reagan was the last President to be shot.
!['Sick': Biden, US leaders condemn Trump shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Sick': Biden, US leaders condemn Trump shooting
US President joins Democrats and Republicans denouncing the shooting.
![Opinion: This shocking incident will have just won Trump the presidency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Opinion: This shocking incident will have just won Trump the presidency
OPINION: Trump's campaign will only benefit from his brave reaction.
![Luxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom, tries his arm at baseball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Luxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom, tries his arm at baseball
Newsom is one of the names in the mix to be a future presidential candidate.
![Russia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Russia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US president
Russian state TV highlights Biden's gaffe and questions his mental fitness.
![Biden 'expressed his love for NZ' in meeting with Luxon at White House](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Biden 'expressed his love for NZ' in meeting with Luxon at White House
US President expressed his 'love' for New Zealand.
![Claire Trevett: Luxon's big day in DC and the questions he's avoiding like the plague](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Claire Trevett: Luxon's big day in DC and the questions he's avoiding like the plague
The Prime Minister was like a kid in a candy shop, but there were questions to avoid.
![How Kamala Harris’ awkward moments became internet gold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How Kamala Harris’ awkward moments became internet gold
Harris is embraced by an influential constituency: hyper-online content creators.
![Parkinson's expert visited the White House eight times in eight months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Parkinson's expert visited the White House eight times in eight months
NY Times: The White House wouldn't comment on the purpose of the neurologist's visits.
![Letters: Power companies switch common decency for profit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Letters: Power companies switch common decency for profit
OPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'
![Is Biden fit for duty? The answer depends on a little-known White House doctor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Is Biden fit for duty? The answer depends on a little-known White House doctor
Kevin O’Connor became Joe Biden's personal doctor in 2009 and the two are extremely close.
![Editorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Editorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?
OPINION: The outcome could have ripple effects for all Kiwis.
![Biden defiant despite more Democrats calling on him to exit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Biden defiant despite more Democrats calling on him to exit
'With him, we lose. With the courage to pass the torch, we win.'
![Biden calls Trump debate 'bad episode'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Biden calls Trump debate 'bad episode'
President suggests shaky performance was due to poor preparation, exhaustion and illness.
![Biden says he is ‘first black woman to serve with a black president’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Biden says he is ‘first black woman to serve with a black president’
President commits yet another verbal gaffe on Philadelphia radio station.