Wellsford murder: man charged with killing Zane Smith, searching for gun and car

A man will appear in court this morning charged with the murder of Wellsford man Zane Smith.

The 37-year-old man was fatally shot in his car in Wellsford, north of Auckland, on Saturday.

Police said a 45-year-old man was located yesterday in connection with the homicide.

He was expected to appear in North Shore District Court this morning.

Police today called for a car and rifle used in the shooting to be spotted.

Detective Inspector Scott Beard asked the public to report any sightings of a black 2005 Ford Falcon with registration CTS862 related to the incident.

The car was seen in Pakuranga on Sunday.

Beard also revealed that police were still searching for the firearm used in the murder, which was believed to be a rifle.

Yesterday, a 21-year-old woman wanted in connection with the murder turned herself in to police.

She appeared in North Shore District Court charged with being an accessory to the murder.

Beard thanked the community for their help and the reported public sightings of the alleged offender.

He said a team of detectives had been working around the clock since the incident.

• Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these two elements was urged to contact the Waitemata Crime Squad on 09 839 0697 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.