A man has been charged with murder after a person died in Whangārei late on Saturday night.
Police were called to a "disorder incident" at about 11:55pm on Bank St. One person had critical injuries and was taken to hospital, but they died a short time later.
A homicide investigation was launched on Sunday morning, and at the time, police said they were speaking to two people in relation to the incident.
A 20-year-old man was charged with murder and will appear in the Whangārei District Court on Monday. A 17-year-old has also been charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court on Monday.
"While arrests have been made, the investigation team is not ruling out that charges may be filed in relation to other individuals," says Detective Inspector Dene Begbie, criminal investigations manager in Northland.
"We also have a number of witnesses who were in the Bank Street area at the time who we still need to identify and speak with."
Police want to review any videos or photos people may have taken of the incident or the Bank St area immediately before, during, or after the incident.
A dedicated portal has been set up to allow anyone with images or recordings to upload this information.
If anyone has information, they're asked to call police on 105 and quote file number 210613/2169. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by phoning CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
Earlier on Sunday, police were speaking to witnesses and conducting a scene examination in the area. There was also a police presence while investigators worked to understand the circumstances and ensure the community’s safety.
