Source: New Zealand Police
All lanes on State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga is now open following the discovery of human remains yesterday.
Police closed one lane yesterday and overnight to ensure safety of staff working at the scene. A scene examination has now been completed.
Our enquiries, including work to formally identify the remains, are ongoing.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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