Two people stabbed near Whangarei

Police are investigating two stabbings around Mangawhai Heads, Whangarei, early today.

One man was taken to hospital.

Police northern communications centre Inspector Scott Webb said a woman and man were stabbed at separate places just before 4am.

Mr Webb said the man was stabbed in both arms and was taken to Whangarei Hospital with moderate injuries.

The woman's chin was cut and she did not need to be taken to hospital.

Police said she was helping with their inquiries.

A St John Ambulance spokesman said the man travelled to Kaiwaka before he rang an ambulance for help.

- NORTHERN ADVOCATE (WHANGAREI)