Human remains were found off SH3 between Te Awamutu and Ōtorohanga in the Waikato. Photo: Google MapsAn Ōtorohanga farmer was shocked when her and a group of weed controllers stumbled across a human skeleton in an area of privet bush near State Highway 3 this morning. Police are investigating the remains in an area around SH3 between Ōtorohanga and Te Awamutu. She said the trees are now about 30 metres tall, and that prompted her to start doing some weed control in the area. Police said they are in the very early stages of the investigation, and are unable to share any further information.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 06, 2026 22:36 UTC