Man charged after two assaults in Flaxmere

Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 25 Aug, 6:55am

In this story Hastings District Court

A 38-year-old man has been charged following two assaults in Flaxmere on Monday morning. One person was left in critical condition while another sustained stab wounds. Police believe the same individual was responsible for both incidents.

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   One critically injured, another stabbed in two Flaxmere attacks (opens in new tab)

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   Man arrested after alleged assaults in Flaxmere (opens in new tab)