Police increase patrols in Levin following multiple shootings

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 6:29pm

In this story Palmerston North Hospital

Extra police officers are patrolling Levin after three shootings occurred over two days. One incident involved shots being fired from a car at a house, while a man later arrived at a healthcare centre with a gunshot wound to his thigh. The man was taken to Palmerston North Hospital in serious condition.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 19 Aug 2025, 3:48pm

   Police investigating ‘brainless violence’ after shootings in Levin (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 3:51pm

   Gunshot victim taken to Palmerston North Hospital in serious condition (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 19 Aug 2025, 3:56pm

   Police investigate multiple 'brainless' shootings in Levin (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 19 Aug 2025, 6:29pm

   Police increase presence in Levin after three shootings in two days (opens in new tab)