Police hunt shooter after woman was shot in Wainoni

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 12:13pm

In this story Jo Carolan

Police are searching for a gunman following a shooting on Shortland Street in Wainoni on Monday night. A woman was found with a single gunshot wound and is currently in stable condition at hospital. Officers have increased their presence in Christchurch and say they are following strong lines of inquiry.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 12 Nov 2025, 10:38am

   Shooter still at large after woman shot in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 12 Nov 2025, 11:02am

   Increased police presence as hunt continues for Christchurch shooter (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 12 Nov 2025, 11:06am

   Christchurch shooting: Manhunt for gunman who shot Wainoni woman in bungled drive-by shooting ramps up (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 12 Nov 2025, 11:14am

   Police continue search for Christchurch shooter (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsWed 12 Nov 2025, 11:15am

   Manhunt continues after woman shot in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

6. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 12:13pm

   Police following 'strong' leads in Wainoni shooting investigation (opens in new tab)