Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
An investigation is under way after a man was seriously injured during a street brawl in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata.
Police have asked for the public's help to find those who were involved.
Officers were called to a car park on The Strand about 10pm on Wednesday over reports of people fighting.
Those involved left the scene in two vehicles before police arrived.
A short time later, emergency services received another call for help needed at Riverside Drive, stating a man had been injured and needed medical assistance.
He was found in his vehicle with serious injuries, which are believed to have been suffered in the altercation at The Strand, police said.
He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
Police are now trying to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred and to find those responsible for the man's injuries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information about those involved, is asked to contact them on 105 and quoting reference number 250205/0193.
Information can also be passed on anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
