Man arrested after armed robbery at Whangārei bar

Monday 28 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 28 Jul 2025, 6:52pm

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A 35-year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery at the Kensington Tavern on 25 July. During the incident, a shot was fired into the ceiling and one person was injured. Police have also recovered a firearm allegedly used during the robbery.

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1. StuffMon 28 Jul 2025, 5:22pm

   Man arrested over aggravated robbery at bar in Whangārei (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 28 Jul 2025, 5:47pm

   Man arrested after shots fired in armed Whangārei bar robbery (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 28 Jul 2025, 6:08pm

   Man arrested after armed robbery at Kensington Tavern in Whangārei (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 28 Jul 2025, 6:52pm

   Whangārei bar robbery: Man arrested after shot fired, patron injured (opens in new tab)