A person was admitted to hospital overnight in Wairarapa after ingesting an unknown substance.
It comes after three others were taken to hospital in the region after ingesting an unknown white powder over the weekend.
Today police said they were called to a Masterton home in Wairarapa about 8.50pm Wednesday where the person was in critical condition.
Three others fell ill over the weekend after taking what they thought was cocaine but was likely an opioid.
Wairarapa Relieving Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom said today that the substances in the two incidents were not believed to be the same, but “police are making enquiries to determine if there are any links between both cases”.
“We are investigating to determine what the substances in these cases are, but these harm incidents are a reminder to never assume that what you have is the same as what you are being told it is.
“Misrepresentation can occur anywhere along the supply chain.
“If you or someone you know takes a substance and starts to experience unusual effects, call 111 immediately.”
