Four people allegedly armed with a large machete and other weapons robbed a Rotorua service station this morning, police say.
The group entered Te Ngae Rd Caltex Service Station in Ōwhata about 6am and threatened a staff member, stole cash, vape products and cigarettes, police alleged in a statement.
They left in a stolen vehicle later found dumped nearby.
A police dog and handler tracked them to a nearby address after calls from the public.