Man arrested after allegedly carjacking Rotorua taxi at gunpoint

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 16 Oct 2025, 10:45am

A man has been arrested for aggravated robbery after allegedly pulling a gun on a Rotorua taxi driver. The driver was reportedly forced to visit an ATM and withdraw money after a payment declined. The driver was uninjured during the incident.

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1. StuffThu 16 Oct 2025, 10:29am

   Gunman carjacks Rotorua taxi after payment declines (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 16 Oct 2025, 10:45am

   Rotorua taxi robbery: Driver forced to withraw money at gunpoint (opens in new tab)