New Zealand / Tasman

Dive squad to search for missing man in Takaka

17:07 pm on 29 November 2016

The police dive squad is in Takaka today to help search for a man who has been missing since last week.

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday. Photo: NZ Police

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday. Photo: NZ Police

James Rano Dick - known locally as Hemi - was last seen on Wednesday afternoon and was reported missing by friends the following day.

Police said he was seen in waist-deep water in the Takaka River, wearing only khaki cargo pants.

Three Nelson investigation staff were in the area.