Police are appealing for witnesses and sightings of a white car, after four men armed with a hammer and tyre iron held up a Northland store.
The incident happened in the Far North town of Kaikohe on Tuesday about 11.20pm.
Police said the aggravated robbery involved the four men entering the store on Broadway, allegedly jumping the counter and taking items, including cigarettes and cash.

A staff member had to run to the back of the shop and lock themselves in.