A Christchurch man has gone missing for a week, sparking fears for his safety.

A pair of overdue Canterbury trampers had a lucky escape from predicted bad weather last evening after their delayed arrival at the

Wellington police are looking for a 43-year-old Paraparaumu man and say they are concerned for his safety.

The family of a New Zealand man who has been missing for more than three weeks is still desperately holding onto hope he will be found alive and well.

Police are concerned for the wellbeing of a 14-year-old girl missing from Otorohanga since last Thursday.

The passport of a missing Dunedin Mother-of-three Alice Tocher has been found in Brisbane.

A search is underway for a missing man near Takaka River.

Wellington police have found an autistic 19-year-old, who was reported missing earlier this evening, "safe and sound in Paraparaumu".

Friends and family of missing Mangere man Junior Tavete are extremely worried after he disappeared more than three weeks ago.

A pensioner reported missing in Otago has been found.

Missing Auckland teenager Izrael Whippy reunited with his family.

Police are looking for a Thames woman who has been missing since Saturday.

On the surface Todd Kohlhepp was a polished real estate agent but disturbing details about the 45-year-old's past criminal history have now emerged.

Police are looking for a Wellington man whose family have not heard from him in several weeks.

Police are searching for a Thames man who has been missing for three days. Marcus Hickey, 44, was last seen on October 28, and police

Christine Smith, who is 38 weeks pregnant, went missing from Palmerston North Hospital this afternoon.

Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy who left his New Plymouth home in a distressed state with no shoes on.

The partner of an Australian tourist missing in Queenstown has grave concerns for his safety.

The police have called off searches for Yuri Santana, eight days after he was last seen, but his parents haven't given up hope.

Kim Louise Richmond was last seen at her home in Arohena on July 31, before leaving the address in a silver Ford Ranger ute.

The family of Luke Cochrane has issued a statement after a body was found in a search in Whitianga.

Police searching for missing teenager Luke Cochrane in the Coromandel have cordoned off a street after finding a hat believed to be his.

Police divers are still scouring a section of waterway opposite the Whitianga Fire Station for any clues in the search for Luke Cochrane.

Lucas Cochrane's Mum is appealing to anyone who may have seen him to get in touch with authorities

Catherine Tamati last heard from her son, Lucas Cochrane, on Saturday morning.

Catherine Tamati last heard from her son, Lucas Cochrane, on Saturday morning.

The cellphone of missing Auckland man Lucas Cochrane was active for an hour after he was last seen alive, his father Dave says.

The parents of missing teen Luke Cochrane have been driving around Whitianga along with 12 other friends and family members scouring the town for any sightings.

Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a teenage girl who has not been seen for the last three months.

A missing 84-year-old has been found.