This drone image shows some of the terrain being searched for the missing man. Photo: Supplied/NZ policeSearch efforts on the West Coast continue as police try and locate missing man Martin O'Brien. Police said in a statement that O'Brien was known to be an experienced bushman who frequented tracks throughout the district. In the last week, police have extensively canvassed the West Coast searching for O'Brien's car, in an effort to narrow the search area. Those searching include Police Search and Rescue, LandSAR volunteers including a search dog team, Kotuku Surf Lifesaving and a helicopter company.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 29, 2023 01:53 UTC