A man has been seriously injured after being hit in the head with a machete at a home north of Auckland yesterday.
The 31-year-old was hurt at a home in Stanmore Bay, suffering injuries to his head and face. (Source: Other)
Emergency services were called to the scene on John Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa, at around 10.20pm yesterday.
The man received injuries to his head and face following the assault.
A 48-year-old man has since been arrested, police said.
He will appear in the North Shore District Court today charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
A St John spokesperson told 1 NEWS the 31-year-old was transported to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.
He is now listed as being in a serious condition.
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