Woman charged after Oropi stabbing, court appearance today

A woman is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today following a stabbing in Oropi.

A woman is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today following a stabbing in Oropi.

Police were called to an address on Oropi Rd at 10.50pm on Saturday following reports of a “family harm-related assault”, police said.

“One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.”

Police confirmed to SunLive the assault was a stabbing.

They said a 29-year-old woman has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

“She is scheduled to appear in Tauranga District Court today.”