Teenager critically injured after stabbing in Hamilton suburb

Friday 22 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 2:30pm

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A 17-year-old male is in critical care at Waikato Hospital following a stabbing on Slim Street in Melville on Thursday. Police believe approximately seven people were involved in the altercation. Authorities are now seeking information and CCTV footage from anyone who was in the area around 5pm.

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1. StuffFri 22 Aug 2025, 1:36pm

   Teen stabbed in Hamilton brawl in critical condition (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 1:41pm

   Police seeking seven people after youth stabbed in Hamilton on Thursday (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 22 Aug 2025, 1:44pm

   Seventeen-year-old stabbed, critically injured in Hamilton (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 22 Aug 2025, 2:30pm

   Hamilton Slim St stabbing leaves youth in critical condition, police seek information (opens in new tab)