Cemetery cordoned off

A tiny South Taranaki cemetery has been cordoned off by police after the unexpected discovery of human remains. In an emailed statement, police media said officers were making inquiries after human remains were found on a property on Austin Rd East, South Taranaki. The area had been cordoned off for a scene examination, the statement said. Yesterday, Te Orokowhai Cemetery, off Austin Rd East, near Normanby, had police tape along its fences. A police scene guard was in place.