Pair who allegedly robbed Kawaha Point Superette appear in Rotorua District Court

The pair charged in relation to the robbery of the Kawaha Point Superette appeared in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / File

The two men charged with the aggravated robbery of the Kawaha Point Superette last week have appeared in court for the first time.

Today Duan Nikora Mercer, 19, and Walter Solomon Tuala, 18, appeared separately in the Rotorua District Court represented by separate lawyers.

Lawyer Douglas Hall appeared on behalf of Mercer's lawyer Moana Dorset and asked for a remand without plea until Mercer's next appearance.

Mercer, who appeared via audio-visual link, was remanded in custody until April 11.

Lawyer Ngaroma Tahana represented Tuala, who appeared in person.

Tahana said Tuala suffered from "some depression" and while he was fit to instruct counsel that would be further investigated.

The Kawaha Point Superette which was allegedly robbed. Photo / File

He was also remanded without plea into custody until his next appearance on April 11.

Tuala has some charges before the courts in Levin, including a breach of bail and those also be looked at on that date.

It is alleged the two men entered the Kawaha Point Superette about 1.45pm last Tuesday with a firearm and took an amount of cash and cigarettes and left the scene on foot.

The men were arrested yesterday following a search warrant.