The investigation into the death of gang leader Steven Taiatini continues with police urging witnesses and anyone with video recordings to come forward.
Taiatini died on June 9 in the Bay of Plenty town of Ōpōtiki after he was fatally injured when he was hit by a car, according to police.
The police investigation has uncovered a series of violent incidents in Ōpōtiki that led up to Taiatini's death the day he died.
Nine people have been arrested so far, for aggravated burglary, firearms offences, and violent offences.
In an update on Saturday, Bay of Plenty Police field crime manager detective inspector Craig Rawlinson said there are witnesses who are yet to come forward to speak with police.
"We also believe there are video recordings of incidents that occurred that day in the community," Det Insp Rawlinson said.
Police urge any witnesses who haven't yet come forward to police to do so.
"We would also like to hear from anyone who has seen or who possesses video footage from that day to also get in touch," Det Insp Rawlinson said.
"You can do so by calling 105 and quoting file number 230610/2652, or online using 'Update Report.'"
Taiatini's death saw hundreds of patched Mongrel Mob members flood the small Bay of Plenty town for the funeral of the local gang leader.
Schools and roads in Ōpōtiki were shut, as red cars and motorbikes convoyed through the town to Whakatāne for the tangi of Taiatini.
Police officers were on high alert across the region and were seen filming the raucous procession.
It also sparked heated political debate, with Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi slamming the Prime Minister and Christopher Luxon over commentary around the death of Taiatini.
Waititi said Hipkins and Luxon "have no business whatsoever" to make comments on matters he believes "they know nothing about".
But the two major party leaders hit back, with National Party leader Luxon saying he'll always "open my mouth" and "stand up for New Zealanders" while describing the situation in Ōpōtiki as utterly unacceptable.
Prime Minister Hipkins had had similar remarks to Luxon saying communities are entitled to feel safe.
"It's not okay that schools had to be closed and members of the community were feeling intimidated and unsafe," Hipkins said.
