One person hospitalised with serious stab wounds after Flaxmere disorder

Friday 20 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 20 Jun 2025, 1:24pm

Emergency services responded to a disorder at a property on Folkestone Drive in Flaxmere around 9am on Friday. One person was taken to hospital in serious condition with suspected stab wounds, while another person was taken into custody at the scene. Police say those involved were known to each other.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 20 Jun 2025, 10:45am

   Stabbing in Hawke’s Bay, one taken to hospital with serious wounds (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 20 Jun 2025, 11:26am

   Man in custody, another critically injured in disorder near Hastings (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 20 Jun 2025, 11:32am

   Person in a serious condition after possible stabbing, police say (opens in new tab)

4. StuffFri 20 Jun 2025, 1:24pm

   One person in custody, another hospitalised after apparent stabbing in Hastings (opens in new tab)