Police have now charged two people in relation to the Hei Hei homicide on 22 December, with related charges.
A 31-year-old woman has been charged with wounding with intent to GHB, she is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on 26 December.
A youth has also been referred to Youth Aid.
Police are not ruling out further charges.
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