An armed and dangerous man who sparked a police manhunt in the wider Whakamaru, Mangakino and Kinleith areas on Wednesday has been arrested overnight.

The Armed Offenders Squad, dog units and Eagle helicopter were all deployed in the search for Te Morehu Enoka after the 27-year-old was involved in a petrol drive-off using a stolen car in Tokoroa yesterday at about 9am.

A police spokesperson says officers were dispatched to a Rotorua address on Wednesday at 11pm and the Te Puke man was arrested without incident.

He is now set to appear in Rotorua District Court today charged with 23 offences, says Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner.

'These include the aggravated robbery of the Paengaroa Liquor Store on May 14 in the Western Bay of Plenty, using a firearm against a police officer, arson, burglary, theft and driving charges.

'Police are grateful to members of the public for their vigilance and assistance as staff worked to locate this offender.”

Police are continuing to make enquires to identify the other four people involved in the Paengaroa aggravated robbery and urge any members of the public with information to make contact with the Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300.

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.