A man has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Kaitaia.
Police said a 29-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds and despite receiving medical attention at the scene and at hospital, he died overnight Saturday.
The incident is believed to have happened about 2.20am on Saturday in Pukepoto Rd, Kaitaia.
A 30-year-old man appeared in Kaitaia District Court on Saturday morning and has been charged with murder. Police would not comment further as the matter was before the courts.
It is the second knife attack in the town in less than a week. On Tuesday a 22-year-old man was airlifted to Whangarei Hospital in a serious condition after he was stabbed in Matthews Ave.