A Masterton woman is recovering after being shot as she was out walking in the early hours of the morning on Sunday.
The 35-year-old was walking on Clyde St about 2.50am when she was shot, police said.
She was driven to Masterton hospital by a local resident and is in a stable condition after having surgery.
Detective Sergeant Bill Van Woerkom said police have spoken to the victim and a number of residents in the area.
"Someone in our community will know who is responsible," he said.