# Serious assault in Norsewood

Date: 10 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

A man was flown to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition after a reported assault beside State Highway 2 at Norsewood, just north of Kopua Road, around 10.30am on 10 October. Sergeant Ryan Harrison said the alleged offenders left in a vehicle that Police are working to identify. Traffic was diverted during a scene examination, and Police want dashcam footage from anyone travelling through, quoting P067893179.

## Original release

Attributable to Sergeant Ryan Harrison: A man is in critical condition after a reported assault in Norsewood. Police and ambulance were called to reports of disorder around 10:30am on the side of State Highway 2, following which the alleged offenders have left in a vehicle. The victim has suffered critical injuries and has been transported by helicopter to Wellington Hospital. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the vehicle and those involved. A Police presence remains at the scene of the assault, just north of Kopua Road. Traffic is being diverted around the scene while officers conduct a scene examination. As part of our enquiries, Police are keen for anyone who may have been travelling through the area at the time, and seen anything that may help us, to get in touch – particularly if you have dash cam footage. You can contact Police via 105 online, selecting ‘Update Report’ and referencing P067893179.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 10 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/serious-assault-norsewood
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