Police are investigating a firearms incident on State Highway 33 in Mourea. File picture. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Police are investigating after a woman was left with a serious gunshot wound near Rotorua overnight.
Police say the incident on State Highway 33 in Mourea happened about 1.55am this morning.
When officers arrived they found a woman seriously injured.
No arrests have been made yet.
There is an increased police presence in the area while officers make enquiries.