Human remains discovered on Coppermine Island near Whangārei

Saturday 20 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 20 Dec 2025, 5:12pm

Police are investigating after human remains were found on Coppermine Island on Saturday. The remains have been recovered, and a formal identification process has commenced. It is currently unclear how long the remains have been on the island.

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1. StuffSat 20 Dec 2025, 4:44pm

   Human remains found on Northland island (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 20 Dec 2025, 5:11pm

   Human remains found on Coppermine Island off Northland coast (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 20 Dec 2025, 5:12pm

   Human remains found on isolated Northland island (opens in new tab)