Pioneering New Zealand rock musician Chris Knox is in hospital after suffering a stoke on Thursday.
Knox, one of the founders of iconic independent music label Flying Nun, was in Auckland Hospital, Radio New Zealand reported.
Knox has strong links to Dunedin where he was the front man for pioneeering punk bands The Enemy and Toy Love. His best known songs include the hit Not Given Lightly.
Knox was also a writer and cartoonist.
A family spokesperson said Knox's partner and children are focusing on his recovery.
