The 60-year-old tramper missing in the Tararua Range has been found alive.
The man was located by a local helicopter using thermal imaging at 6:30am.
He has since been transferred to Masterton Hospital and is being assessed and treated for a suspected broken leg.
Police would like to thank all the organisations who supported the effort, as well as LandSAR volunteers from Horowhenua, Wairarapa, and Wellington.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre