Te Puke fatal shooting investigation

The story so far

Police launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot at his home in Te Puke on a Saturday morning in October and later died in hospital.^{26, 28 Oct 2025} The 29-year-old victim had been admitted with critical gunshot wounds around 10.30am, and police appealed for CCTV or dashcam footage from the Manoeka area.^{26, 28 Oct 2025} Police sought two men, whom they described as dangerous and told the public not to approach.^{28 Oct 2025} Two men, aged 39 and 40, were later charged with murder and were due to appear in the Tauranga District Court.^{29 Oct 2025}

Latest

A third person has been charged with murder, and several others face burglary, kidnapping and disfiguring charges.^{12 Nov 2025} Six people are due to appear in the Tauranga District Court.^{12 Nov 2025}

What's next

Six people are due to appear in the Tauranga District Court.^{12 Nov 2025}

Key moments

1. 26 Oct 2025Homicide investigation launched after man dies in hospital following Te Puke shooting.
2. 28 Oct 2025Police name two men sought in connection with the death, describing them as dangerous.
3. 29 Oct 2025Two men aged 39 and 40 charged with murder over the shooting.
4. 12 Nov 2025Third man charged with murder; more people face burglary and kidnapping charges.

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