Home / Bay of Plenty TimesHuman bones found in CoromandelBay of Plenty Times31 Jan, 2015 08:41 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditWaikato Police are investigating the discovery of human remains on a Coromandel beach.The bones were exposed in an area that is subjected to ongoing erosion and were located by a visitor to the peninsula.The finder uplifted the bones and later handed them in at an Auckland Police Station.The bones are currently being examined to determine how old they are.The area is well know for human remains being found that predate European settlement.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.New Zealand Police said was timely to remind the public that discoveries of this type should be left in place and reported as soon as possible to Police.New Zealand statutes prohibit interference with archaeological and burial sites.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty Times'Daily struggle': Firefighters say staff shortages risk delayed responses03 Oct 05:00 PMBay of Plenty TimesDisgraced music promoter speaks out after losing name suppression03 Oct 02:50 AMBay of Plenty TimesWhakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in Whakatāne03 Oct 01:38 AMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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