Man armed with machete robs North Shore restaurant, threatens staff

NZ Herald2 Aug, 2026 07:37 PMQuick ReadNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, August 3, 2026.

NZ First announces new childbirth funding policy. Act announces new classroom controlling policy. Video / NZ HeraldA machete-wielding robber is on the run after threatening staff and demanding money at an Auckland restaurant last night.Police are investigating following the aggravated robbery of the restaurant in Birkenhead on the city’s North Shore, Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie of the Waitematā Criminal Investigative Branch confirmed.

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Man armed with machete robs North Shore restaurant, threatens staff

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