Police hunt offenders after armed robbery at Whangārei bar

Saturday 26 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 26 Jul 2025, 1:03pm

Two men are being sought following an armed robbery at the Kensington Tavern in Whangārei on Friday night. A man armed with a firearm allegedly fired a shot into the ceiling, assaulted a patron, and stole cash. The offenders fled in a vehicle believed to be a white Toyota Aqua.

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1. 1NewsSat 26 Jul 2025, 12:14pm

   Shots fired during robbery at Whangārei bar, offenders at large (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 26 Jul 2025, 12:27pm

   Gun reportedly fired in robbery of bar in Whangārei (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 26 Jul 2025, 12:54pm

   Violent armed robbery at Whangārei bar – two men on the run (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSat 26 Jul 2025, 1:03pm

   One injured, shot fired in armed robbery at Whangārei bar (opens in new tab)