A man thought to be New Zealand's oldest driver sparked a frantic search tonight after setting off on a 250km solo car journey to visit family in Turangi and not turning up.
But the story has a happy ending.
Robert "Bob" Moorfield left Te Kauwhata at 8am today in his white Suzuki Baleno bound for Turangi to visit his daughter-in-law.
The journey takes about three hours but great-granddaughter Shyla Moorfield told the Herald the centenarian did not arrive.
"Has not got to his destination and we are very worried. Just wondering if you'd be able to share a photo around of him to see if anyone has seen him or his car."