NZ police lay charges after Motutere stabbing

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson, Area Investigations Manager:

A 49-year-old Auckland man is due in Rotorua District Court today in relation to the stabbing of a woman in Motutere, Taupo District, yesterday around 12:30pm.

The man is due in Rotorua District Court today charged with attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and aggravated assault.

The victim remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.

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