Police are searching for at least two people involved in an aggravated robbery in Manurewa in South Auckland last night.
The incident occurred at a dairy on Halsey Road about 6.30pm.
Police believe at least two offenders were involved, with one in possession of a firearm.
They fled the scene after stealing cash and cigarettes.
The dairy owner, who was shot in the leg, remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Police said the incident appeared to be an isolated incident.