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Onehunga Shooting Leaves One Critically Injured, Police Investigate

1/16/2026

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A firearms incident in Onehunga, Auckland left one person critically injured.
Police received reports of a gunshot wound around 11 am on Arthur Street.
Armed officers cordoned off several roads, including near the Dress Smart outlet mall, as authorities urged anyone with information to come forward.
An ambulance and rapid response unit transported the victim to Auckland City Hospital.
The Onehunga Community Patrol advised the public to avoid the area.

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Story summary

A firearms incident in Onehunga, Auckland left one person critically injured.
Police received reports of a gunshot wound around 11 am on Arthur Street.
Armed officers cordoned off several roads, including near the Dress Smart outlet mall, as authorities urged anyone with information to come forward.
An ambulance and rapid response unit transported the victim to Auckland City Hospital.
The Onehunga Community Patrol advised the public to avoid the area.