Police are investigating after a woman was found stabbed in her home in Napier.
The victim, in her mid-20s, was found by a member of the public walking past a property on Kelvin Rd, in Maraenui, about 2pm yesterday.
Authorities were alerted to the incident when a member of the public walking past the victim's house heard her cries for help.
She had suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where she has since undergone surgery.