Forensic scientists have been busy digging up the graves of pigs, sheep, and a plastic skeleton as part of a grave site recovery training course.
A spade in the ground at an ESR dig. Photo: RNZ/Michael Cropp
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research - or ESR - assists the police with the scientific aspects of their investigations, and this course helps keep staff prepared for the work.
RNZ reporter Michael Cropp went to ESR's Porirua office to find out more.
