Coppermine Island (Mauipane), where human remains have been found, is located east of Whangārei. Coppermine Island (Mauipane), where human remains have been found, is located east of Whangārei. Photo / Google MapsBy RNZHuman remains have been found on an island off the coast of Northland. On Saturday afternoon, police said they were discovered on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, part of the Hen and Chicken Islands group. Police said identifying the remains was “expected to take some time” and no other information was available.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 20, 2025 05:43 UTC