A woman's 14-year-old grandson was nearly mowed down by her neighbour's car, while her son was threatened with a machete.

A man was transported to hospital in a moderate condition with a gunshot injury.

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Police have not shared any details about the nature of the incident.

Emergency services were called to Mahuta Gap in Te Kopuru about 7.15am.

Two people were hurt and that one was critically injured but is now stable. The other suffered serious injuries.

Lyall Bay Surf Lifesaving club says information on offshore conditions remains unavailable, despite the partial lifting of a rahui on Wellington's South Coast.

The closure was from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road after the single-car crash.

A video posted online showed about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reversed as people ran after it.

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A woman's attempt to steal a $74,500 necklace thwarted thanks to the quick thinking of jewellery store staff.