Emergency services were called to Joy Street just before 3.30, and a man hunt was launched after the alleged offenders fled.

One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

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12 Aug: A response from the Mental Health Minister - as Health NZ admits failures around Canterbury's in-patient mental health services

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12 Aug: A 21-year-old, who imported up to six million dollars worth of ketamine and MDMA, was caught with help from a suspicious neighbour

11 Aug: Two men have been arrested in Auckland overnight - after a Mount Albert resident was disturbed by an eerie encounter

11 Aug: A man has died - after doctors repeatedly missed opportunities to detect his cancer

11 Aug: A second person's pleaded guilty to their role in a four-million dollar ponzi scheme

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