An investigation has been launched after the discovery of human remains near a Waikato town.
Police have secured the scene at a rural location close to Tokoroa township and an examination of the area is currently under way.
Tokoroa, the fourth-largest town in the Waikato region, is located about 30km southwest of Rotorua and has a population of around 14,500.
Taupō Area investigations manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, said at this stage efforts are focused on identifying the remains and establishing the circumstances surrounding this discovery.