A 25-year-old man from Waimana and a 32-year old man from Taneatua have been arrested for the murder of 48-year-old Mark Hohua in Whakatane last week.
The pair are due to appear in the Whakatane District Court via audio-visual link today.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 and quote 220618/2962.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, or on the Crime Stoppers website.