Armed police remain at the scene of a serious firearms incident in Motueka earlier today.
A police spokesman said officers were following strong lines of inquiry into the incident, but were still looking for a man believed to be involved.
Police were called to the Motueka incident shortly after 1pm.
Another man received moderate injuries in the incident.
"One male has been injured as a result and is currently receiving medical attention," Nelson Bays area commander Inspector Paul Borrell confirmed this afternoon.
"Police are undertaking inquiries to locate another male believed to have been involved and who was last seen leaving in a vehicle in the vicinity of Fry St, Motueka.
"Police are working to determine the full circumstances of what has occurred and believe those involved in this incident may be known to each other.
"All police currently attending this incident are temporarily armed."
