Missing Timaru woman Nicole Smith has been found safe on a rural road west of Timaru.
Police said she was picked up by a member of the public at 5am today on a rural road 20kms west of Timaru.
She was taken to Timaru Police Station and is receiving support.
Just before 7am, with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad, a 35-year-old Timaru man was arrested without incident for kidnapping and breach of a protection order.
"We are pleased there has been a resolution following our appeal yesterday. Our investigation will continue," said Detective Inspector Darryl Sweeney.
