Armed police have rescued a person from an apparent kidnapping in Napier.

The rescued person has serious injuries and is being treated in hospital.

Detective Inspector Mike Foster says 3 Napier men aged 23, 31 and 39 years are jointly charged with kidnapping and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

They will appear in Napier District Court on Monday.

The investigation started at 9 this morning when police say they responded to an incident in Napier.

One offender was arrested in Whakatu, then the Hawke's Bay Armed Offenders Squad executed a search warrant at a property in Kenny Road in Ahuriri.

The victim was found nearby, and a further two men were arrested.

No one else is being sought.