Police have arrested a man over the murder of a mother of three killed in Rotorua.
Korrey Whyman, 28, was fatally shot in the head inside a vehicle as it travelled on State Highway 33 towards Mourea early in the morning of 25 September.
Whyman was rushed to the hospital but passed away from her injuries.
A homicide investigation was launched as police hunted for a suspect involved in her death.
A 30-year-old man from Rotoiti appeared in Rotorua District Court today charged with murder. He also faces additional firearms charges.
He has been granted interim name suppression for seven days.
The man will reappear in Rotorua High Court on December 2.
Police said they have a large team of investigators and forensic specialists still actively working on the investigation around Korrey's death, and further arrests are likely.
A spokesperson said they have received "considerable assistance" from the public during their investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward.
"Our investigation will continue until those who are responsible for the death of Korrey are held to account," police said.
"We know that there are several people closely linked to those involved in Korrey's murder, some of whom may have actively assisted these people in some way after the fact."
The police said anyone identified as helping those responsible avoid police or who is withholding information linked to the incident is potentially committing serious criminal offences themselves.
"These people should seriously consider their position and come forward to police now," Detective Inspector Lindsay Pilbrow said.
"They should remind themselves that Miss Whyman was an innocent single mother of three young children, all of whom have now lost their mum through the actions of others."
Police continue to focus on the movements of a dark blue Toyota Hilux king-cab ute believed to have been used by those involved in Korrey's death.
Police said they are still seeking any information form the public as to the movements of the vehicle in State Highway 33 area near Mourea late on the evening of Saturday 24 September or the early hours of Sunday 25 September.
This ute was located burnt-out on Braemer Road Reserve, Tuesday 27 September.
Anyone with information can contact Police by contacting 105 and referencing file number 220925/5119. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
