A man has been injured after being shot in south Auckland on Tuesday night.
Armed police swarmed the suburb of Favona just before 9pm after reports a male was in a serious condition on Wakefield Road after being shot.
"They were transported to Middlemore Hospital and are currently recovering in a stable condition," a police spokesperson said.
"Police have been conducting a scene examination at the address overnight, which will continue this morning."
The spokesperson said enquires are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
Police confirmed Commissioner Andrew Coster was among the officers at the scene who was understood to be on a ride-along with Counties Manukau staff.
Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
"Anyone with information about the incident which may assist Police is urged to contact us via our 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report.
Please reference file number 221012/7061. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."
