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Man critically injured after being assaulted outside Napier nightclub

Sammy Carter
Sammy Carter
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31 Jan, 2026 09:44 PMQuick Read

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A man is in hospital after bing critically injured in an early morning assault outside a Napier nightclub.

Police were called to West Quay in Ahuriri at around 1am today, where the 46-year-old was found unresponsive on the ground.

Detective Sergeant Ryan Kemsley said he was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

“Police have arrested a 21-year-old man and he is assisting with our investigation,” Kemsley said.

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“No charges have been laid at this stage.”

Police are keen to speak to witnesses or anyone who has knowledge of the incident, including any CCTV or video footage.

Contact police on 105, either online or over the phone, using file reference number 260201/1791.

Sammy Carter is a journalist for the New Zealand Herald covering news in the Wellington region. She has previously worked at the Rotorua Daily Post.

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