The search area for a missing North Otago man now stretches from Hampden To Queenstown.
Rory Phimister, a husband and father of several children, has not been seen since yesterday afternoon and police have concerns for his well-being.
Sergeant Nathan White, of Dunedin, said today the 34-year-old may have been under stress and had some history of health issues.
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Public sightings of Phimister so far have included reports of him walking along State Highway 1, south of Hampden.