Police are on the hunt for those responsible for a shooting that has left one person in a serious condition in hospital.
Police and emergency services were called to a property in the suburb of Rānui after reports of a firearms incident late last night.
The incident happened about 10pm.
The Herald understands one person suffered critical injuries in the incident.
Police confirmed they are investigating a serious firearms that took place on Metcalfe Rd.
"Police attended and one person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries," a statement said.
"A police presence remains at the location, with a scene investigation to take place later this morning."
Officers investigating the case are also urging members of the public who may have information that could help Police locate the person or persons responsible to come forward.
A witness said a number of people were seen being taken away from the house by police officers. No one was in handcuffs, however, the witness said.
Multiple neighbours who spoke to the Herald said they only noticed something had happened when emergency service vehicles, including a helicopter, raced to the scene on Metcalfe Rd late last night.
One woman said she heard loud music and talking around 10pm when the shooting was supposed to have taken place, leading her to believe they were having a party.
She claimed her husband heard a female scream at one point prior to the arrival of police.
The neighbour said there were often people "coming and going" from the property, and lots of different cars were seen to be parked out front at times.
She believed the house's occupants had only lived there for a few months.
This was echoed by multiple neighbours who referenced the significant number of people coming and going from the house and all hours, as well as the presence of many cars.
Rosemary, a neighbour who had lived in the area for roughly 20 years, said she had once met the man and woman who claimed to live at the property.
The pair were in their late 20s or early 30s, she said, and had come over to introduce themselves after recently moving in.
It was the same man Rosemary believed she saw walking into the back of an ambulance late last night with what looked to be an injury to his shoulder.
Rosemary said the man was able to enter the ambulance himself, suggesting his injuries weren't too severe.
A St John ambulance took the injured person under lights to the hospital.
At the scene, a police car stood guard outside the house. Several cars were parked in the driveway of the property also.
The circumstances of the incident are not yet known and police have not announced any arrests in relation to it.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information that may help their investigation into the incident to contact police immediately.
Can you help? Call Police on 105 or CrimeStoppers anonymous on 0800 555 111
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