Invercargill police are investigating after a man turned up at Southland Hospital with a gunshot wound last night.
The incident is believed to have occurred in the city sometime around 7pm.
In a statement today police said the man was in a stable condition in Southland Hospital.
They wanted to hear from anyone who had information or who thought they had heard a shot around that time.
Anyone with information can contact Invercargill police on 03 211 0400.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.