Person critically injured in Papakura shooting

Saturday 6 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 6 Dec 2025, 2:10pm

A person was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being shot on Maadi Place in Papakura at approximately 2.30am on Saturday. Police are currently searching for the alleged offender. Authorities believe those involved are known to each other.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 6 Dec 2025, 11:54am

   Papakura shooting: Person critically injured, police hunt alleged offender (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 6 Dec 2025, 12:25pm

   Person critically injured in Papakura shooting, police hunt for offender (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 6 Dec 2025, 12:31pm

   Person critical after shooting in Auckland suburb (opens in new tab)

4. StuffSat 6 Dec 2025, 12:45pm

   One person in critical condition, manhunt underway after Auckland shooting (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSat 6 Dec 2025, 2:10pm

   Person critically hurt in Auckland shooting (opens in new tab)