The leader of the Mongrel Mob Barbarians has been named by police as the man killed after a "disorder-related incident" in the Bay of Plenty.
Det Insp Lew Warner said officers were called to a "disorder-related incident" on St John St in Ōpōtiki at about 11:05pm Friday.
The man was found with serious injuries at the scene.
"CPR was commenced but the person died as a result of their injuries," Warner said.
In an update on Sunday evening, police said the man who was killed was 45-year-old Steven Rota Taiatini of Ōpōtiki.
Stuff reports Taiatini was believed to be the president of the Mongrel Mob Barbarians.
Warner said police are expected to complete the scene examination on Monday.
"The investigation team would like to hear from anyone who was in the areas of Saint John, Albert, or Richard streets, between 9.30pm on June 9 and 12.30am on June 10," Warner said.
"We urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and speak with us."
Ōpōtiki district councillor Barry Howe has urged locals in the town to remain calm following the homicide on Friday night.
"This is a sad situation for our little town, everyone knows everyone here, and we don't like these things happening, no one does," he told Stuff.
"There are a lot of positive things happening here and this sort of thing does not help."
Warner said locals will see a visible and increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
"Anyone who witnesses anything suspicious or has concerns for their safety is urged to call 111 immediately, or 105 after the fact," Warner said
"Anyone with information that may assist the investigation can contact Police via 105, referencing file number 230610/2652 Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via www.crimestoppers-nz.org."
