Three more charged with murdering American student

Police have charged a further three people today over the violent death of American student Kyle Whorrall in April.

Early this morning, simultaneous warrants were executed in Kaikohe, Mt Wellington and Manurewa.

Two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old - all males - were jointly charged with murder and aggravated robbery.

The trio will face court today.

In total six people have been charged in relation to Whorrall's death at a bus stop in St Johns on April 19.

The 33-year-old US national was struck with a "large, bladed weapon" during the attack, sustaining "unsurviveable injuries" and later dying in hospital.

Detective Inspector Baldwin said the investigation would now move into a prosecution phase.

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"At this point we believe we have identified those allegedly involved, however the investigation remains ongoing."

"We have spoken with Kyle's mother this morning, to keep her updated on this development, and it is not lost on us the profound impact this event has had on her family".