A central Christchurch street is cordoned off after a brawl left three people in hospital, one with serious injuries.
Christchurch police were called to reports of fighting on St Asaph St before 2.30am.
Three people have been admitted to Christchurch Hospital after the brawl which left one person in a serious condition. Two others suffered moderate injuries.
Police say a number of people were arrested at the scene - near the intersection with Manchester St - for fighting.
A section of St Asaph St remained under a police cordon.