A man has been shot in the stomach in Taupo in the early hours of this morning.
The 32-year-old was in hospital in a serious condition, and would undergo surgery later today, police said.
It followed an incident on Spa Rd, near the intersection of Motutahae St, in the town around 1.20am.
The shooting is being investigated by police, who said they were working to establish what happened.
Investigating officers were particularly interested in talking to anyone who was in the Spa Rd area at the time, or who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area.
