Featherston hotel robbery: Intruder allegedly puts gun to worker’s chest

Tom EleyMultimedia journalist·NZ Herald·13 Sep, 2026 06:00 AM2 mins to read‌NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Act candidate Paul Henry set to make it into Parliament, Labour proposes mandatory employer KiwiSaver contributions | Sunday, September 13, 2026.A Featherston hotel worker thought he was “dreaming” when an intruder allegedly burst into his room and put a gun to his chest during a “terrifying” early-morning robbery, the hotel’s owner says. Empire Hotel owner Tav Kaur said the staff member was asleep when the intruder forced his way in