Police are investigating a serious firearms incident in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay.
Police say a person was shot in Dundale Ave, Blockhouse Bay at about 7.15pm last night. Photo: RNZ/Veronica Schmidt
They were alerted that a person was shot in Dundale Ave at about 7.15pm last night.
Police said they found an injured man in the driveway of a property, and he was transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.
The victim underwent surgery and is now in a stable condition in hospital.
Police said a scene guard has been in place at the property and they will remain at the site today carrying out a scene examination.
"The investigation is in its early stages as police try to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident."
Anyone with information about this incident or who saw any suspicious activity in the area should call police on 105, quoting file 211110/7326 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.