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Man Arrested After Waipukurau "Armed Robbery" Involving Lighter

11 Aug 2026 1:07 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Eastern District Police arrested a 39-year-old man after an alleged armed robbery in Waipukurau. A "firearm" displayed during the incident was later found to be a lighter. Police pursued the vehicle, using spikes to safely apprehend the suspect.

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