A 41-year-old man has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear in the Kaikohe District Court today.
Meanwhile, two people lost their lives following a serious crash on State Highway 14, near the intersection of Otuhi Road, Wheki Valley, last evening.
Emergency services responded to the crash about 6pm. Both died at the scene. The road was closed for several hours as the Police Serious Crash Unit investigated the circumstances of the crash.
Diversions were in place for west-bound traffic through Whatetiri Rd, SH15 Opouteke Rd, Murray Rd, and Tangowhine Valley Rd. Reverse for eastbound.