Man armed with machete robs Birkenhead restaurant

Monday 3 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 8:24am

A man allegedly armed with a machete threatened staff and demanded money at a Hinemoa Street restaurant in Birkenhead on Sunday night. The offender fled the scene before police arrived, and authorities are currently working to locate the individual.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 3 Aug, 7:37am

   Machete-wielding man threatens staff, demands money at restaurant in Birkenhead, Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Aug, 7:58am

   Machete-wielding robber targets Auckland restaurant (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 3 Aug, 8:24am

   Machete-wielding man threatens staff, robs Auckland restaurant (opens in new tab)