Police are concerned for the safety of an 11-year-old Invercargill boy believed to have been taken from school on Friday by his stepfather in breach of a parenting order.
Police are looking for Mike Zhao-Beckenridge, who is believed to have left his school around lunchtime on Friday.
Mike is believed to be with John Beckenridge, 64, also known as John Robert Lundh, Knut Goran Roland Lundh, or John Bradford.
Mr Beckenridge is Mike's estranged stepfather and his contact with Mike is in breach of a parenting order, police said.
Police said the pair could be anywhere in New Zealand and were thought to be travelling in a dark blue Volkswagen Touareg, registration number DUY263.
Mike is 1.65m in height, of solid build and of Asian descent. John Beckenridge is 1.75m in height, of medium build and of Swedish descent.
Police said they have concerns for Mike's safety and are keen to locate the pair as soon as possible.
Anyone with information that might assist in locating the pair should contact the Southern District Command Centre on 03 471 5002.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
