Police are still seeking information on a 1999 blue-and-silver Mitsubishi. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
A 26-year-old Northland man has been charged with murder, after a man's body was found at Parakao, 40km west of Whangārei, earlier this month.
Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris of Whangārei CIB said the death of Geoffrey Ware, 55, was initially regarded as unexplained, but that was later upgraded to homicide.
Harris said police were not looking for anyone else in connection with Ware's death, but she was still keen to hear about any sightings of a 1999 blue-and-silver Mitsubishi L200 in the Parakao area, between 8am-6.15pm on 9 May.
She also wanted to hear from anyone who had seen a man walking along State Highway 14 that afternoon and evening.
Information could be uploaded to the Operation Cossar website.
"The enquiry is ongoing and we appreciate all the help we've received from members of the public," Harris said. "We're appealing to anyone who hasn't come forward to please contact us."
The arrested man had been remanded in custody and was due to appear in the Whangārei High Court on 26 May.
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