An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered at a beach, east of Ōpōtiki earlier today.
Police said they were called to Waihau Bay around 11.50am. The bay is about 100km to the east of Ōpōtiki, near Cape Runaway.
“The remains have been identified as human, and enquiries will determine how old these remains are,” police said.
“This will be followed by a formal identification process, which may take some time.”
Anyone with information was asked to contact police via 105.