Second arrest made following Wellington daylight shooting

Monday 24 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 24 Nov 2025, 5:58pm

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Palmerston North after finding a shotgun. The arrest is related to a targeted shooting at the Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn earlier this month. The victim escaped the incident by jumping from a balcony.

How they headlined it

5:37pm

1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Nov 2025, 5:37pm

   Second arrest after Wellington daylight shooting at Pukehinau flats (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 24 Nov 2025, 5:48pm

   Second person arrested over shooting at Wellington apartment complex (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 24 Nov 2025, 5:58pm

   Another arrest in Pukehinau Flats shooting investigation after man stopped for speeding (opens in new tab)