A man charged with murder will appear in a Northland court next month after the discovery of a body, believed to be that of missing woman Gaelene Bright.
The accused man, whose name is suppressed, was dealt with in chambers at the Hastings District Court on Wednesday.
He faces two charges: murder involving a firearm and the unlawful possession of a firearm or restricted weapon.
He was remanded in custody by consent to appear in the High Court at Whangārei on June 9.