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Bones found on island beach near Tauranga

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Rangiwaea Island sits closely to Matakana Island near Tauranga. Photo / Google Maps

Rangiwaea Island sits closely to Matakana Island near Tauranga. Photo / Google Maps

Bones have been found washed up on Rangiwaea Island near Tauranga.

A police spokeswoman said officers responded after reports of bones found on the shore of the island about 8am.

They couldn't confirm if the bones were human.

Police were making inquiries.

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