Two people who police say helped the man who opened fire in an Auckland inner-city hotel lobby evade police have been arrested.
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Hone Reihana Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
Hone Reihana, 27, is on the run after the shooting in the Sofitel Hotel in mid-April.
He is a patched gang member and is considered dangerous and should not be approached. He also goes by the name Hone Hawira.
Detective Inspector John Sutton said a 31-year-old Northland man who helped Reihana evade arrest was stopped in a vehicle linked to Reihana this evening.
He was arrested and will appear in the Whangārei District Court on Monday, charged with being an accessory after the fact.
A 25-year-old woman was arrested last night. Sutton said she was identified earlier this week as being with Reihana and helping him evade police.
She was located after an incident involving Reihana in Northland and appeared in Whangārei District Court today charged with being an accessory after the fact.
Sutton said it was likely Reihana would face further charges as a result of last night's incident.
He said anyone found to be helping Reihana evade police could be prosecuted.
Anyone who sees Hone Reihana should call 111, and anyone with information should call (09) 477 5221 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.