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A 31-year-old Tauranga man is recovering in Tauranga Hospital after being stabbed during a 21st party in suburban Merivale overnight.
Senior Sergeant Rob Glencross of Tauranga police said they were called to the party about 11pm and arrived to find a man with multiple stab wounds.
The victim had a punctured lung and was likely to make a full recovery.
A 23-year-old Tauranga man was arrested and will appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The investigation is continuing and witnesses are asked to contact Tauranga police.
- NZPA