A 50-year-old man and his 16-year-old daughter and two friends could spend at least another day stuck in a hut on the Tararua Ranges, searchers say.
The four walked from Mangahao Dam to Te Matawai Hut on Saturday, but the 50-year-old man injured his knee and could not leave the ranges, Search and Rescue (SAR) spokesman Mike Tate said.
The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter attempted to fly in yesterday morning but was hindered by low cloud and rain.
A SAR member was dropped as close as possible to the hut and walked two hours with extra food.
The weather in the area at the moment is poor, and is forecast to remain that way for the rest of today.
