Police last night located the vehicle of interest and arrested a youth in relation to the robbery.
He was due to appear in Hastings Youth Court today.
“Inquiries into the incident remain ongoing and police are speaking with a second person in relation to the incident,” police said.
Following the incident, a Z Energy spokesman said the immediate priority had been to support the team and ensure they had the care and assistance needed.
The Z petrol station has a night pay window, and it is understood the front doors are locked at night, with overnight customers asked to use the night pay window (or use the self-service machines at the pump).