Focus: Buried in a shallow grave near the Desert Road. Two men have now been charged with murder in relation to Ricky Wang’s disappearance. Video / File
Human remains have been found buried in a remote part of the central North Island, which police found after a tip off. Police will not confirm the possible identity of the deceased until the remains - found buried near Rangipo off the Desert Rd - are confirmed.
Human remains have been found buried in a remote part of the central North Island this morning.
In response to Herald inquiries, a spokesperson confirmed police have been carrying out a land search in the southern Bay of Plenty area since the beginning of this week.
A team of officers have been searching an area around Rangipo Intake Road, off Desert Road, pictured, in the central North Island. Photo / File
A team of officershave been searching an area around Rangipo Intake Road, off Desert Road in the central North Island, after police received information which led them to have "grave fears" for a person.