As put by Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson:
A further four people have been charged in relation to the murder of a Rotorua man earlier this year.
Zain Taikato Fox, aged 20, died in Rotorua Hospital of critical injuries on 28 July.
In August, 12 people were charged with Zain's murder, following extensive enquiries by Police and several search warrants.
A further four people have been now charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice, and are due to appear in Tauranga District Court via audio-visual link.
An 18-year-old and a 62-year-old are appearing today, and a 29-year-old and a 45-year-old are appearing tomorrow.
The Police investigation into Zain's death is ongoing, and Police would ask anyone who may have information of value to us, to come forward.
You can contact Police via 105, referencing file number 250726/5566.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
