Police believe the vehicle is a white or silver four-door sedan.
They are appealing for information, dashcam or CCTV footage from the area between 2am and 3am on April 23 that could help identify the vehicle and its occupants.
Police previously wanted to hear from anyone who might have seen a white vehicle being driven “erratically” around that time in the Maunu area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police through 105 online or by phone, referencing file number 260423/6667
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.