The hole was noticed just before 8am yesterday when doctors showed up for work, with frosted film credited for preventing the glass from shattering. These are people with real health concerns.”The bullet went into Dr Scarlett Pulham's clinic window, sending a glass fragment flying. Photo / Waiake Medical CentreBecause the clinic’s cameras only had peripheral street view, those responsible were not captured on security footage, the spokesperson said. Waitemata East area prevention manager Aron McKeown said police are unaware slug-gun crime has escalated in Torbay and surrounding suburbs. Carrying a BB gun in public without a lawful reason is considered a serious offence.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 20, 2026 15:49 UTC