Homicide investigation launched after man dies following Te Puke shooting

Sunday 26 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 26 Oct 2025, 1:55pm

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died in hospital following a shooting in Te Puke on Saturday. The victim was admitted with critical gunshot wounds around 10.30am. Authorities are now appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage from the Manoeka area recorded between 10am and 11am on Saturday.

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1. 1NewsSun 26 Oct 2025, 12:53pm

   Homicide probe launched after man shot in Te Puke dies in hospital (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 26 Oct 2025, 12:57pm

   Homicide inquiry launched after death of man critically injured in Te Puke (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 26 Oct 2025, 1:00pm

   Man dies after Te Puke shooting, homicide probe launched (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldSun 26 Oct 2025, 1:13pm

   Homicide investigation launched following death of man in Te Puke (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 26 Oct 2025, 1:55pm

   Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies (opens in new tab)