Police hunt suspects after shooting in Gore leaves two injured

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 10:06am

Police are searching for suspects following a shooting on Aparima Street in Gore on Wednesday evening. Two people were airlifted to hospital, one with serious injuries and one with moderate injuries. Emergency services responded to reports of a firearm being discharged shortly before 8pm.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Dec 2025, 4:30am

   Police hunt suspects in serious Gore shooting (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 18 Dec 2025, 9:19am

   Two people injured after gun fired in Gore (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 18 Dec 2025, 9:20am

   Gore shooting: Police are investigating after firearm reportedly discharged, two injured (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 18 Dec 2025, 9:28am

   Manhunt after two people shot in Gore (opens in new tab)

5. StuffThu 18 Dec 2025, 10:06am

   Manhunt underway after two people shot in Southland (opens in new tab)