A German man who went missing in Fiordland National Park yesterday has been found.
Search teams worked through the night. Senior Sergeant Brian Benn said a helicopter crew using night vision gear began searching the area around 10pm.
"He was found at about 1am this morning in a very remote and awkward sport, and he was winched to safety."
Senior Sergeant Benn said the man's disorientated but unharmed.
The man was reported missing shortly before midday yesterday after his parked vehicle was noticed.