Investigators hunting a Hastings woman's killer are appealing for three men who visited her home weeks or months before her murder to come forward.
Detective Inspector Martin James made a fresh call for information this morning.
Police want to speak with three males who together visited Teishallia Te Paea's Kotuku Street home in Camberley during August or September.
"Police are also interested in speaking with another individual who arrived at the address in a dark-coloured van or similar vehicle during that same time period," James said.
The 37-year-old's body was discovered at the Kotuku Street property on October 29 after emergency services were called to the address.
Officers said her body had lain undiscovered for likely several weeks, as attempts had been made to conceal her.
A homicide investigation - Operation Knell - was launched in mid-November after police determined the death was suspicious. Earlier this month, police released an offender profile developed with assistance from its behavioural science unit.
James said the offender may have acted differently in the weeks since Te Paea's death, avoiding questions about their movements, being evasive about the victim, and using family or friends for protection.
"If anyone knows of someone that fits the following profile, it is important that this information is shared with us."
In respect to the offence, police believed the following:
- The offender was known to Teishallia
- The offence was a targeted act of violence
- The offender had knowledge of the property at Kotuku St, Camberley
- The attempt to conceal the crime was to create distance between the offender and Teishallia
"We recognise that this offence has been committed in a unique way, and we need to advance the investigation by bringing in expertise to catch the offender," James said.
"The behavioural science unit has assisted with several homicide investigations across the country over the years. They have provided a preliminary analysis of the offence and the perpetrator that we are looking for."
He said police were more determined than ever to get a result for Te Paea's whānau as the investigation continued into the new year.
"We know someone in the community knows what happened, and that as time goes on, that knowledge will be eating away at them.
"Do the right thing - come forward and tell us what you know."
Anyone with information can contact police via 105, quoting file number 251029/3817.
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