Mountains in Arthur's Park National Park. Photo: Getty ImagesA search team is being assembled to look for a hiker who rang police after becoming lost in Arthur's Pass National Park. The hiker, who is alone on or near the Mt Aitken Track, phoned police at 12.15pm, a spokesperson said. A search and rescue team was assisting. The Mt Aitken Track is described by the Department of Conservation as an advanced tramping track.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 30, 2019 03:45 UTC