Two men hospitalised after separate stabbings in Hamilton and Ohakune

Sunday 1 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 1 Nov, 10:10am

In this story Hato Hone St John, Waikato Hospital

Police are investigating two separate stabbings in the North Island that occurred overnight. In Hamilton, a man was found with an abdominal stab wound on Ross Crescent and remains in serious condition. Another man was also hospitalised following a stabbing in Ohakune.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 1 Nov, 9:24am

   Two men seriously injured in separate stabbings in Hamilton and Ohakune (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 1 Nov, 10:10am

   Men hospitalised after separate stabbings in Hamilton and Ohakune (opens in new tab)