The search for an elderly tramper missing in Hawke's Bay bush resumed this morning.
The 78-year-old became separated from the group he was tramping with to Lake Opouahi in Tutira, 40km north of Napier, about 1pm yesterday.
A helicopter crew and search and rescue teams were out until about midnight looking for the man, but were unable to find him.
The search recommenced at 7am today, police said.
Police said the man was an experienced tramper, but was believed to have only been prepared for a day tramp.
