Two swimmers that were reported missing at Vinegar Hill near Hunterville have been found safe and well.
A search and rescue operation was launched Saturday evening.
Police were alerted just after 7pm when the two swimmers failed to return home after swimming in the Rangitīkei River.
As of 9:15pm, Police and a Search and Rescue team had not located the pair and a helicopter was in the area assisting with the search.
However police have confirmed the swimmers were both found safe and well at end of Putorino Road near Hunterville around 10:50pm Saturday night.
