A search and rescue mission is under way after a man failed to return from a hike in the Tararua Range yesterday.
The Herald understands the missing man is a 72-year-old from Levin who had not been heard from since 11am on Monday.
“Police are in the area conducting a search and rescue operation for a man who went for a hike in the Tararua Ranges yesterday and hasn’t returned,” police said.
Police Search and Rescue and volunteer LandSAR personnel from Horowhenua, Palmerston North and Wellington are assisting in the search and will remain in the area overnight.