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Attempted murder charge after Motutere stabbing

A 49-year-old Auckland appeared in the Rotorua District Court today in relation to the stabbing of a woman in Motutere, Taupo District, yesterday around 12:30pm.

The man was charged with attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and aggravated assault.

The victim remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.

Update to follow.

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