A Whangarei man is fighting for his life in Auckland Hospital after being being struck on the head with a piece of wood yesterday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dene Begbie said the serious assault happened at a house in William Jones Dr, Otangarei yesterday afternoon shortly after 3pm.
The 42-year-old victim was left with critical injuries after he was struck on the head with a piece of wood.
He was taken through to Whangarei Hospital but transferred to Auckland Hospital where he underwent surgery last night.
Begbie said he was in a critical condition and had life-threatening injuries.