A man shot by police remains in a stable condition - as does the hero police dog that suffered gun wounds in the incident also.
Police investigating yesterday's shooting near Tangowahine, in Northland, say the man is in a stable condition at Auckland City Hospital.
"At this stage, charges have not yet been laid in relation to yesterday's incident," Northland district commander superintendent Tony Hill said.
Police are, however, considering charges against him, he said.