A man is in a serious but stable condition after an assault on Durham Street in Tauranga.

Police received a report of an assault on Durham Street at 12.26pm on Monday.

The Quest Hotel had been cordoned off and multiple police and ambulance units were on the scene.

A police spokesperson says a man is due to appear at Tauranga District Court today in relation the assault.

'An 18-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent in relation to an incident at a residential address on Durham Street around 12.26pm yesterday.”

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information can contact Tauranga Police Station on 07 577 4300.

Alternatively, information can also be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.

Non-emergency information can be phoned into the police's 105 number.