Source: New Zealand Police
Ihaia Road, Ōpunake is closed following an incident overnight.
At around 10:15pm, Police were notified that a person had been seriously assaulted. They were transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Cordons are in place and Police are working to determine the circumstances of the assault.
Ihaia Road is expected to remain closed for several hours, members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
