Waitematā Police have charged two men in relation to the death of a man in Helensville last month.
Aucklander, 36-year-old Samuel Curle was found with serious injuries on Kaipara Coast Highway after midnight on 6 November, and later died on 26 November.
A series of search warrants in Waitematā and Northland districts on Tuesday morning helped locate two people believed to be involved, according to police.
“Two men, who we believe are linked to the Head Hunters gang, were taken into custody and both have been charged with murder," Acting Detective Inspector Tim Williams said.
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in the Whangārei District Court and a 42-year-old man is due to appear in the Waitākere District Court today.
“Both will have their bail opposed," Williams said.
Police say they are providing support to Curle's family during what is a "difficult time".
The homicide investigation remains ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police are asking anyone with information to assist in their enquiries to contact them through the 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report and referencing file number 231106/4405.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
