Police in Northland are still hunting a man who stabbed another man in the stomach, after earlier trying to break into a car in Kaitaia.
Authorities said this afternoon the 22-year-old victim remains in a serious but stable condition in Whangarei Hospital.
Witnesses have told police the attacker had earlier attempted to break into a vehicle in Kaitaia township.
"Members of the public have intervened and the male has then left the scene," a statement said.
The attacker was then spotted on nearby Matthews Ave, where he stabbed the victim about 2.15pm.