Woman missing in Tasman District found

Earlier on Saturday police asked for assistance from the public in locating the 68-year-old.
Earlier on Saturday police asked for assistance from the public in locating the 68-year-old. Photo credit: Getty Images

A 68-year-old woman reported missing in Tasman District has been found.

Earlier on Saturday, police asked for assistance from the public in locating the 68-year-old after she was reported missing near Kumara on Friday.

An overnight search failed to locate her, but police said she has since been found and "is safe".

"Police would like to thank all those who provided information and assisted in the search."