Two of victims were known to the accused. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
A man has been arrested after two people were been assaulted and a third stabbed overnight in Hawke's Bay.
Police were called to reports of two people assaulted at a Queen Street address in Wairoa about 4.40am.
They were known to the accused, Inspector Danny Kirk said.
While police searched the area for the man, they received reports of a stabbing on Marine Parade about 4.50am.
One person was found critically injured at a commercial address.
The police search continued and the accused - " the sole suspect in both incidents" - was nabbed at 5.55am
"All three are recovering in hospital and are in a stable condition," Kirk said.
Police said it was an isolated incident but a bigger police presence would be seen in the area.