Police say the alcohol-fueled violence seen in Auckland's city centre on Saturday night was disappointing but not surprising.
Four large-scale fights broke out in the central business district (CBD) which resulted in two men being taken to hospital with serious injuries and the arrest of two people.
The men, aged 18 and 24, were rushed to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition, following the fight which kicked off outside McDonald's Queen St in the Britomart area around 4.30am.
It is believed a simultaneous fight was also taking place at the ferry terminal on Quay St, around the intersection of Queen St and Quay St, at the same time.
Auckland district prevention manager, Inspector Gary Davey, said this type of violence was not unusual in the CBD, Karangahape Rd and Ponsonby.