Van Kempen said no one else was being sought in relation to the homicide.
Witnesses were urged to get in touch. “We are eager to review any CCTV or dashcam footage from the Trigg Ave area around midday yesterday,” van Kempen said.
Anyone with information should make a report at 105 online or by calling 105, using the reference number 250820/8065.
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years, covering mainly police, court, human interest and social issues.