Police are investigating a stabbing that happened about 4am in Rotorua today.
The stabbing happened at a house on Old Taupo Road, Utuhina.
A 44-year-old man was taken to Rotorua Hospital with a wound to his back.
A 16-year-old man who is related to the stabbed man is being sought by police in relation to the incident.
Detectives have examined the scene and are making further inquiries.