Worker assaulted during aggravated robbery at Ōtangarei store

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 3:37pm

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A group of men armed with weapons entered a store on William Jones Drive around 7.25pm on Wednesday. The worker sustained minor injuries during the robbery, which resulted in the theft of cash and cigarettes. Police are now seeking witnesses to the incident.

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1. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 1:42pm

   Worker assaulted in aggravated robbery in Otangarei (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 2:37pm

   Ōtangarei store robbery: Armed men assault victim and steal cash, cigarettes (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 3:37pm

   Store worker assaulted by group in aggravated robbery in Otangarei (opens in new tab)