Manhunt for alleged kidnappers continues

Armed police raid a property in Queenstown in connection to the alleged kidnapping of Joseph Armstrong (inset). Photos / Otago Daily Times, NZ Police

The manhunt for Pita Wilson (38) and Joshua Veint (23) is continuing, with police urging the two men to make contact.

At a media briefing this afternoon Otago Rural Acting Area Commander Inspector Olaf Jensen said the two men "do not pose any direct risk to the public", however, they should not be approached.

He would not comment on their access to firearms.

"They don't pose a danger or risk to the public generally, but we will take precautions in dealing with the gentlemen."

Insp Jensen said no further arrests had been made today in the "wide"investigation.

He would not be drawn on specifics, other than to say "all of the people that have been involved know one another".

He also refused to comment on the nature of the injures sustained by 22-year-old Joseph Armstrong, who was located by police in the resort last night.

"Mr Armstrong has suffered some injuries, he was spoken to last night and he was advised that he should be seeking medical treatment for those injuries.

"I'm not going to comment on the nature of the injuries," he said.

Police would also "not be drawn into any comments that are being posted on social media sites".

"We're dealing with the facts ... we won't be making comment about what's been posted on social media sites."

No further media update is expected today.