Nelson Police are still after information relating to an ongoing homicide investigation

48-year-old James Whitikau Barton was found with critical injuries at an Orchard Street address in Stoke around 7 on Friday evening, and later died in hospital.

Scene and post-mortem examinations have both been completed.

Officers say those involved are believed to be known to each other.

They want to hear from anyone who has a white BMW X5 station wagon, registration BMW693.

An increased police presence will remain in the area over the coming days.