Police are still seeking the person responsible for the death of a 71-year-old woman during a home invasion in Kaikohe.

A homicide investigation was launched following reports of an intruder at a home on Taraire St at 11.41pm on Thursday.

The victim, Linda Woods​, shared the home with four generations of her whānau.

She was “attempting to intervene to assist her family members who were also inside the property at the time”, police said previously.

On Saturday, Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston​ of the Northland Criminal Investigation Branch said police were working with urgency to gather information.

“We continue to support her family as we work to get answers for them, and to hold the offender to account.”

“We extend our sincere sympathies to Linda’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.”

On Friday, police said the offender was seen running away barefoot and left behind some clothing.

Police expect to release information about the items left at the property on Saturday afternoon.

MORE TO COME.