A man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following an alleged assault in Tararua's Norsewood this morning.
Emergency services were called to the side of State Highway 2 north of Kopua Rd around 10.30am following reports of disorder, Sergeant Ryan Harrison said.
The alleged offenders left the scene in a vehicle.
The victim was airlifted to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition.
Harrison said inquiries were ongoing to identify the vehicle and people allegedly involved.
A police presence remained at the scene.
Traffic was being diverted around the scene while officers carried out a scene examination.
Anyone who was travelling through the area at the time and saw anything that may assist the investigation was asked to contact police on 105.
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