Teen shot after apparent neighbour dispute

A Masterton teenager is being treated for a gunshot wound following an apparent neighbour dispute early today.

Police were called out at 4.53am after receiving reports of gunfire on Makora Road in Masterton, Acting Senior Sergeant Carolyn Watson said.

"What we do know is that a 17-year-old is being treated in Wairarapa Hospital for a gunshot wound to the leg, and he's had head injuries."

His injuries were not believed to life threatening.

Ms Watson said police were still investigating but it was believed the youth had been shot during a dispute between neighbours.

No further information was available.

- NZPA