Never Say Die

Alf and Melissa return to New Zealand after being homesick. A delay at customs irritates Alf as they head toward their old home, where utilities have just been switched back on. The uneasy mood sets the stage for what follows.

As they arrive, the house explodes in a gas blast, destroying it completely. The blast raises the possibility that the explosion was deliberate, pushing Alf into a desperate line of inquiry.

Paranoid Alf goes to report his suspicions that the explosion was deliberate to his nemesis, Inspector Evans. Evans thinks Alf is upset and imagining things, refusing to take the threat seriously.

Alf survives a car crash in which the brakes seem to have been sabotaged. An examination of the car, however, raises the possibility that shrapnel from the house explosion damaged the brake line rather than foul play.

Evans connects the brake-line damage to shrapnel from the house explosion, reinforcing Alf's accusation. The developing evidence gives weight to Alf's narrative in the investigation.

Alf and Melissa flee to a country house on Waiheke Island where Alf's paranoia intensifies. He establishes a line of tripwires around the property and arms himself with a small bore rifle.

They are joined by a hunter who eschews shooting bunnies and instead shoots at Lisa. Alf kills the hunter with his rifle.

Following their escape, they move to the West Coast of the South Island where they are tracked. A helicopter drops two assassins with fully automatic weapons who destroy the property where they shelter.

After the helicopter assault, Evans begins to believe Alf's warnings, though the truth remains elusive for the moment. The shift marks a turning point in the investigation as pieces start to fit.

A cross-country chase unfolds across New Zealand, featuring nonstop car chases and repeated assassination attempts. The tension grows as Alf evades danger while trying to uncover the conspiracy.

The pursuit repeatedly nods to the world of espionage with nonstop references to 007, highlighting the film's homage to spy thrillers. The stylistic touches amplify the sense of international intrigue as the chase continues.

Ultimately Alf and Melissa return to Auckland Airport, where Melissa's late father's lawyer reveals the true intentions behind the assassination attempts and identifies the real culprit. The revelation reframes every prior event and confirms the danger they face.