Missing Gisborne man found

A search for a missing Gisborne man has ended happily, shortly after it was launched.

Family members of 41-year-old Whaiora Porter contacted police this morning, concerned because he did not arrive after setting out to drive from Rotorua to Gisborne last night.

Family and police began checking State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge, where it turned out Mr Porter had simply been delayed by a flat tyre.

- NEWSTALK ZB