Homicide Investigation Launched Following Fatal Shooting in Manurewa

New Zealand Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Manurewa overnight. Emergency services were called to Balfour Road around 11:10pm on January 8, 2026, after reports that a man had been shot at the address.

The road where the shooting took place // Google Maps

Upon arrival at the scene, emergency responders found the man critically injured. Despite the efforts of emergency services personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident marks a serious crime that has prompted a full homicide investigation by Counties Manukau CIB.

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, cordons have been established at the location on Balfour Road. Police are conducting a comprehensive scene examination at the address where the shooting occurred, gathering evidence and documenting the circumstances of the fatal incident.

A postmortem examination of the deceased man is scheduled to take place tomorrow, which will help establish the exact cause of death and provide additional information to support the investigation.

Detective Inspector Karen Bright from Counties Manukau CIB is leading the homicide investigation. Residents of the Manurewa area should expect to see an increased police presence in the coming days as investigators make enquiries in the community. Police are conducting door-to-door interviews and gathering information from potential witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident.

Despite the serious nature of the incident, Police have stated that they believe there is no ongoing risk to the public. This suggests that investigators do not consider the incident to be part of a broader threat or ongoing danger to the wider community.

Police are appealing for information from members of the public who may have witnessed the shooting or who have information that could assist with the investigation. Anyone with details related to this incident is urged to contact Police on 105 and quote reference number 260109/6338. This will ensure the information reaches the appropriate investigating officers working on the homicide case.