Police in Tokoroa are investigating a serious assault which occurred outside a residential address early this morning.

Around 5am, the male victim was getting into his car on his driveway on Grace Crescent when a man approached him from behind and seriously assaulted him.

He was taken to hospital in serious condition - his injuries are not life threatening.

The offender is unknown to the victim and Police are working to determine the offender's identity.

Further reassurance patrols are being conducted in the area following the assault, and Police would like to remind locals to report any suspicious activity to us straight away.

If you have any information which may help Police's investigation, please contact Police on 105.

© Scoop Media

The Ministry of Health is investigating a positive test result in a person who recently travelled from overseas and completed their stay in managed isolation in a facility in Auckland...

After meeting the final health assessment for release, she left managed isolation on 13 January and travelled home to the Northland region. She lives with one other person who has not been symptomatic, who has been tested and is also isolating while awaiting results...More>>