26 Feb 2026

Three arrested after shooting in Waikato

11:08 am on 26 February 2026
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Police arrested two women and a man. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Three people have been arrested after a shooting in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly.

Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday that a man had arrived at Waikato Hospital with a gunshot wound.

Officers went to the address in Te Kauwhata where the man was injured and arrested two women and a man.

They also seized a firearm and ammunition.

Both women, aged 27 and 59, are due to appear in Huntly District Court on Friday. While a 56-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on 20 March.

They are charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.