January 21, 2026

Police Seek Public Help After Serious Shooting in Onehunga

Matthew Tukaki Posted On January 21, 2026

Tēnā koutou e te whānau, Auckland police are appealing to the public for information following a serious firearms incident in Onehunga this week.

Shortly after 11 a.m. on Friday, officers were called to a property on Arthur Street after reports that a person had been shot. Emergency services responded quickly and the injured person was taken to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition.

Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce says police believe this was a targeted incident, and at this stage there is no ongoing risk to the wider public. Investigators are continuing to examine the scene and gather evidence, and the police presence in the area remains heightened as inquiries continue.

Police are urging anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from around Arthur Street around the time of the incident – or who saw anything unusual – to come forward. You can contact police by calling 105 or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Reference number 260116/9278 will help link your information to this investigation.

Detective Bunce acknowledged that violent incidents like this can be deeply unsettling for communities and stressed that the investigation’s priority is to hold those responsible to account.

This event follows rising concern in some Auckland neighbourhoods about community safety, and police say they appreciate the public’s cooperation as inquiries continue. We’ll bring you further updates as more information becomes available.