One person has died and several others were stabbed in Hamilton city centre overnight, RNZ understands.

Police would not confirm the death to the Herald, nor the number of people injured.

Hato Hone St John described it as a “disorder incident” and told the Herald three people were transported to Waikato Hospital and one patient was treated at the scene - on the intersection of Hood St and Alexandra St - in a minor condition.

Alexandra St between Collingwood and Hood Sts remained cordoned off this morning and there was a large police presence in the area.

Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area.

The cordon includes a carpark. Anyone with a vehicle parked there was asked to make a report online or call 105 and reference file number 250720/3051.

A police spokesman said officers were examining the scene.

“Information will be released proactively when we are in a position to do so,” the spokesman said.