At approximately noon today (Saturday, 8 November) emergency services were called to Cramond Street, Tokoroa.
A 20-year-old man had been struck by a car and has airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Police are investigating the circumstances which led to his injuries and are currently speaking with a woman who is known to the injured man in relation to the incident.
Cramond Street has been cordoned off and is likely to remain closed for some time while a scene examination is carried out by detectives and serious crash investigators.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Tokoroa Police on 07 885 0100. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
There is unlikely to be any further update today and no media interviews are being facilitated at this stage.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.