A tramper lost in the Tararuas has been found safe and well, police say.
Paraparaumu man Ryan Dax Menton, 35, became lost in the Kapakapanui area on Monday and called emergency services on his cellphone.
He spent Monday night out in the open, clad only in light clothing, with water but no food.
A police search and rescue team found Mr Menton about 10.45am and were walking out with him to the Ngatiawa Road, inland from Waikanae.
NZN