A man is in a serious condition in Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit after an assault at a property in Napier on Sunday.
Two ambulances were sent to what is understood to have been a stabbing at a property on Nuffield Ave, Marewa, around 1.50pm.
The man was taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital before being transferred to Wellington Regional Hospital where he was on Monday afternoon in a serious condition.
Police were unable to confirm if the man was stabbed.
A police spokeswoman said a scene examination had been completed and police inquiries were continuing.