Police are still exploring "all options" in the hope of an arrest in the three-month inquiry into the fatal bashing of Flaxmere man Eddie Peters.
Despite huge workloads within Hawke's Bay CIB, two detectives are still working full-time on inquiries into an assault on Peters reported after he was found badly beaten in the driveway of a property in Diaz Dr, Flaxmere, about 12.15am on November 16.
He was flown to Wellington Hospital for specialist neurosurgical treatment but did not recover and died eight days after the attack.
A post mortem examination determined he died from the injuries.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Greville said that as well as having two officers still dedicated to the investigation other officers are involved as required for specific inquiries, and all options are being considered.