A wounded postwoman is believed to have been the victim of an accidental shooting yesterday morning.
The postie attended Whangarei Hospital following the incident, which happened about 10am on Saturday at Guy Road, Kaikohe, Northland.
The female - a contract worker for New Zealand Post - suffered minor injuries.
"A woman underwent medical checks in case there was a pellet involved, after being referred to hospital by her GP as a precaution, " Kim Tito, spokesman for Whangarei Hospital, said.
"She had a single wound but is stable and in no pain."
It was was understood some children had been involved in the incident and and it was an accidental shooting, an NZ Post spokesman said.