Police are investigating after "skeletal" human remains were found in a Northland forest.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Dalzell from Northland Police says they were notified on Monday after forestry workers found the remains in Diggers Valley, south of Kaitaia.
"The remains have been at the location for some time, however the exact time period is unknown at this stage," he says.
"The remains have been recovered and are being taken to a pathologist in Whangarei for examination."
Det Snr Sgt Dalzell says the identity of the person found is unknown. Police are working to identify them and they believe it is a man.
"While these enquiries are ongoing, Police won't be speculating around the possible identity of the deceased."
He adds there's no further information available at this stage.
