Gore shooting

The story so far

Early reports said the injuries were non-life-threatening, but a later report described one person as seriously injured and the other as moderately injured, and both were airlifted to hospital.^{17, 18 Dec 2025} Police cordoned off the area, attended by ambulances and helicopters, and searched for suspects.^{17, 18 Dec 2025} The day after the shooting, two men aged 36 and 54 were arrested in Invercargill, and they face multiple charges.^{19 Dec 2025}

Latest

Two men aged 36 and 54 have been arrested in Invercargill over the shooting and face multiple charges. One of the injured people remains in hospital.^{19 Dec 2025}

What's next

The two men are expected to appear in the Invercargill District Court on Friday.^{19 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 17 Dec 2025Firearm discharged on Aparima Street; two people injured in Gore
2. 18 Dec 2025Both injured people airlifted to hospital; one seriously hurt
3. 19 Dec 2025Two men arrested in Invercargill over the Gore shooting
4. 19 Dec 2025One victim remains in hospital; men due in court Friday

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