Waitematā District crime manager detective inspector John Sutton said police were carrying out a routine inquiry at a Dargaville house when a vehicle arrived at the property but quickly fled after seeing the officers.
Police pursued the vehicle as it travelled recklessly at high speeds for about 15 minutes.
"There were multiple attempts to spike the vehicle, however it continued to attempt to evade police."
The vehicle was eventually successfully spiked on River Rd, Dargaville, which slowed the car and a police vehicle was used to bring it to the stop, damaging both vehicles.
"Two people, a man and a woman, who were both wanted for questioning in relation to the homicide investigation, are now assisting us with our inquiries," Sutton said.
