Two youths arrested after alleged machete robbery in Moerewa

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 8:58pm

Two teenagers, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested following an alleged robbery at a Moerewa service station on Tuesday. The youths allegedly used stolen vehicles and machetes to threaten shoppers during the incident. They have been charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 2:59pm

   Youth allegedly brandishes machete during aggravated robbery in Moerewa (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 5:30pm

   Northland teens arrested after stealing car, threatening shoppers with machete during robbery (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 8:58pm

   Machete threat by teens alleged during failed robbery (opens in new tab)