21 Oct 2016

Man assaulted after confronting hunters on property

6:06 am on 21 October 2016

A Waikato man has been flown to hospital with chest and facial injuries after being assaulted on his property early this morning.

A rescue helicopter at the scene of the assault in Piopio

A rescue helicopter at the scene of the assault in Piopio Photo: Supplied / Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter said the 45-year-old was assaulted after he confronted a group of hunters on his property at Piopio, near Te Kuiti.

He was flown to Waikato Hospital.