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24 Jan 2026 14:43
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  •   Home > News > Motoring

    A man is appearing in the New Plymouth District court today in relation to a petrol station robbery

    A man is appearing in the New Plymouth District court today in relation to a petrol station robbery


    At around 10pm on Friday a man entered the Leach Street shop with a knife, and demanded cash and cigarettes.

    A 26-year-old was arrested yesterday and charged with aggravated robbery and assault with a weapon.

    The victim was shaken but not injured.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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