A manhunt is underway for two people after a person was critically injured in a stabbing in New Plymouth at the weekend.
At 2:25pm on Sunday, emergency services were called to Cook St in the suburb of Marfell where a 19-year-old man had been stabbed. He had critical injuries and was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital.
Police said a search is underway for 37-year-old Tema Ratana and 27-year-old Mihiata Morgan, both of New Plymouth. Stuff reported they are wanted over the stabbing.
"Ratana and Morgan are believed to be travelling in a grey 2013 Mercedes van, registration MWU467," police said.
"It is believed the couple have been in the Tauranga area.
"Ratana and Morgan should not be approached."
Anyone who sees the couple or knows where they are should call 111 and quote file number 211121/2364.
