Police investigate after man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound

Monday 3 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 9:25am

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A man is in hospital with a serious, unexplained gunshot wound after arriving at a North Shore medical facility late Sunday night. Police say the injury occurred during a firearms incident in Hillcrest, Auckland. An investigation into the matter is currently underway.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 3 Aug, 8:58am

   Hillcrest firearms incident: Man admitted to North Shore hospital with ‘unexplained gunshot wound’ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Aug, 9:23am

   Man in hospital after late-night shooting on Auckland’s North Shore (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 3 Aug, 9:25am

   Man arrives at North Shore hospital with gunshot wound (opens in new tab)