Police are concerned for the safety of Auckland teen Cem Erbay, who went missing early on New Year's Day.

Three boaties who spent the night in Cook Strait could have been rescued much sooner.

Both of the men missing after their small boat capsized off Wellington's south coast last night have been found alive.

Three runners missing near Lake Rotoma since yesterday have been found this morning in the Rotoma Forest by a search and rescue team.

A seven-year-old girl who went missing in Palmerston North last night has been found safe and well, police say.