Emergency services attend the scene on Oamaru-Alma Rd, SH1, today. Photo: Nic Duff
Police confirmed the incident, between people known to each other, resulted in a serious injury.
Officers found the victim in a serious condition after being called to a property on State Highway 1 between Fortification Rd and Oamaru-Alma Rd about 1.10pm.
Hato Hone St John said one ambulance and one helicopter attended the scene, confirming the person was found in a serious condition.
The person was first taken to Oamaru Hospital, before being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.
Police located the man shortly after the incident and took him into custody.
He will appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow, a police spokesman said.
