A woman has been arrested after allegedly stabbing her partner in Christchurch.
Emergency services were called to a house in Hornby last night, where they found a 46-year-old man who had been stabbed.
Police said a 48-year-old woman was arrested and due to appear in Christchurch District Court today.
The victim was taken to Christchurch Hospital where he underwent surgery overnight and was now in a stable condition.
Detective Sergeant Geoff Ruddick said the couple were in a relationship.