A 19 year old boy found unconscious on Massey Rd in Mangere on Tuesday night was drunk, not critically injured, police say.
The young man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital at around 9pm and police were initially unsure what had caused his condition.
There were concerns he may have been hit by a car and sustained internal injuries.
Today a police spokeswoman said she had spoken with the hospital, who confirmed the teen had been discharged yesterday and had been "suffering the toxic effects of alcohol."