Police in the lower North Island were kept busy at the weekend after a number of crimes were committed from Palmerston North to Wellington.
On Sunday a man walked into Lower Hutt hospital in a serious condition with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.
Police are appealing for any information relating to the man's injuries, they say the possible shooting took place in the Wainuiomata area, which they believe is an "isolated incident".
"[We] do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public," said a police spokesperson.
Those with information are asked to contact police on 105 and reference event number P055504433.
Further north in Palmerston North, police are on the hunt for an unknown number of offenders after two Ford Mustangs were stolen in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A police spokesperson said the offenders allegedly broke into the commercial premises on Tremain Ave between 6am and 6:30am on Sunday.
"Offenders have allegedly entered the premises and taken a number of keys before driving off with two vehicles."
Police are yet to find the two Ford Mustangs or the alleged offenders.
"It is possible that the registration plates have been removed or altered."
Police are asking anyone who has seen the vehicles to contact them on 105 and reference file number 230730/4273.
Police are also eager to hear from anyone who has seen CCTV footage from the Tremaine St and Ruahine St area.
The vehicles:
• A red 2016 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 model displaying the Registration plate JWL201.
• A black 2018 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 model displaying the Registration plate LPD11.
