A convicted murder is on the run from authorities and is considered armed and dangerous.
Police said Aubrey Harrison, 40, has a warrant for his arrest and could be in Wellington or Manawatū areas.
They say anyone with information should contact them and not approach Harrison as he is considered dangerous.
Harrison was found guilty in 2008 of killing convicted paedophile Glen Stinson in Foxton the previous year.
He has multiple violence, drug and other offences.