Man stabbed

A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed in a brawl on a Paihia street. Police were called to Kings Rd shortly after 4pm yesterday after a group of people were seen fighting on the street. The Advocate understands the stabbed man was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital in a serious condition. A police spokesperson said one person was assisting with their inquiries. A Kings Rd backpackers was reportedly cordoned off while police investigated. Police asked anyone with information to contact them by phoning 105, quoting job number P052835869, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.