Search for missing Wairarapa trampers

A search and rescue operation is under way in Wairarapa after two women failed to return from a day tramp yesterday.

Police said the pair, believed to be in their 30s, had been walking in the Pinnacles out of Martinborough and were not properly dressed for a night in the open.

A search was launched about 9pm after the alarm was raised and continued through the night.

- NZPA