A taxi driver was shot in Wellington on Saturday night in a dispute over the fare.
Police say the male driver had taken two passengers - a man and a woman - from Courtenay Place to Stone St, where the dispute occurred.
After being shot, he managed to get to a nearby service station, before emergency services took him to Wellington Hospital.
Police say he received moderate injuries and is expected to recover fully.
"A dispute over payment of the fare escalated into a staggering level of violence," said Det Snr Snt Tim Leitch.
"This type of crime is unusual for Wellington and we want to reassure the community that police are focused on finding those responsible and recovering the weapon."
It's not known what kind of gun was used.
Police would like to speak to anyone with information, including those who may have seen a Capital Taxis white Toyota Camry sedan, or a man and woman on foot on Stone St between 9pm and 9:15pm.
They can be contacted on (04) 381 2000, or you can leave an anonymous tip on Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111.
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