New Zealand's Northern War: mass grave reveals bodies of British soldiers

Conflict occurred between 1845-46 and was waged by local Maori tribes railing against British rule

The remains of 12 British soldiers who fought in New Zealand’s Northern War have been unearthed in a mass grave 170 years after the final battle.

The Northern War occurred between 1845-46 in New Zealand’s North Island and was waged by local Maori tribes railing against British rule.

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