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Manhunt in Dunedin: Police cordon off streets in search for offender after shooting

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NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 8:41pm

Manhunt in Dunedin: Police cordon off streets in search for offender after shooting

Author
NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 8:41pm

A manhunt is underway as police search to urgently track down an offender in Dunedin following reports of a shooting.

It is understood police swarmed a petrol station on Kaikorai Valley Rd following reports of a shooting.

Police said they are actively pursuing an offender and are asking the public to keep clear of Three Mile Hill and Brockville in Dunedin city while they search the area.

Police said various cordons are in place.

“Police will share a further update in due course,” a spokesperson said.

More to come.

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