Police have charged three people with the murder of 31-year-old Whakatane man Jamaine Wharton.
Two men, aged 25 and 20, are due to appear in the Whakatane District Court today.
A 16-year-old youth is expected to appear in the Whakatane Youth Court on April 9.
All three have appeared previously charged with assault with intent to injure in relation to this matter.
They will also face a new charge of participating in an organised criminal group.