Waikato Police investigating the suspicious death of a man in his home in Huntly on Saturday can now formally name the deceased.

He was 48-year-old Wayne Terrence Noda.

"Mr Noda is believed to have died as a result of injuries he sustained, and Police have subsequently commenced a homicide investigation," says Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson.

"We are interested in hearing from the people who were in a silver-colour SUV on Victoria Street, Hamilton, near Bryce Street about 6:30pm on Saturday June 30."

A man approached this vehicle and appeared to attempt to get into it.

"We are also interest in locating a 2001 Nissan Skyline, registration KAM195."

Anyone who knows the location of the Skyline, or can give Police any information which may help our inquiries, can contact the Operation Tailor team at Huntly Police Station on (07) 828 7650.

Information can also be passed to your local Police, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.