Three men have been charged with a number of offences, including wounding with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a man was stabbed early this morning in Opotiki.
Two of the men are 16 and one 22.
Police were called to a party after a fight broke out.
"The victim suffered a number of stab wounds to his back and lower body and is currently being treated for these injuries in Whakatane Hospital," said Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Standen.
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"His condition does not appear to be life threatening at this stage," he said.
"We are continuing our inquiries into this incident and have a number of people still to talk to," he added.