4:00 PM - By DANIEL JACKSON
A 36-year-old Northland man is fighting for his life after being shot in the abdomen at close range last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Marty Ruth said the man received his injuries at an Oruawharo address about 20km southwest of Kaiwaka.
The victim was flown to the Auckland Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
Detective Senior Sergeant Ruth said the police armed offenders squad were called to the Oruawharo property about 11pm on Wednesday.
Police recovered a weapon at the scene.
A 33-year-old Northland man has been remanded into custody on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm and is likely to face further charges.
Northland shooting victim 'fighting for life'
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