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Two people have been seriously injured after a shooting at a house in Māngere East, in Auckland.
Two people have been taken to hospital in serious conditions after a shooting in a house in Auckland last night.
Just after 7pm, police received reports of shots being fired at an address on Robertson Road, Māngere East.
"Two people later presented at hospital with gunshot wounds, both in a serious condition.
"Armed police staff responded to the incident as is standard for any report involving a possible firearm."
Police were investigating, the spokesperson said.
"We recognise that this incident may have caused distress for those involved and for the wider community.
"Police have a responsibility to keep our communities safe. We must treat any report involving firearms seriously until we can attend and evaluate the situation first-hand.
"We would like to reassure the public that this matter is being taken extremely seriously and the protection of community is of the upmost importance."