Wainoni shooting investigation

The story so far

On Monday night, 10 November 2025, a woman was shot at a property on Shortland Street in Wainoni, Christchurch, and was reported in critical condition.^{11, 28 Nov 2025} Emergency services were called around 8.45pm, and police said the suspect fled the area in a vehicle.^{11 Nov 2025} A report the next day said the woman was in stable condition in hospital, and police said they were following strong lines of inquiry and had increased their presence in Christchurch.^{12 Nov 2025}

Latest

Police have finished all lines of inquiry and stood down the search for the offender.^{28 Nov 2025}

Key moments

1. 11 Nov 2025Woman shot at Shortland Street property; police search for fleeing suspect.
2. 12 Nov 2025Woman reported in stable condition; police say strong leads being followed.
3. 28 Nov 2025Police exhaust all leads and stand down search for offender.

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