Missing Tauranga man James Vachre has been found alive and well.
Tauranga police Senior Sergeant Shannon Clifford confirmed reports Mr Vachre, 22, was no longer missing this morning after being found last night.
On a Facebook page titled "Bring James Vachre Home'', his family thanked supporters near and far, stating ''Our James Bro has been found safe and well after a tip off via this page ... thank you so so much, through the many links and sources and YOUR help we have been able to Bring James Vachre Home!!"
Mr Clifford said Mr Vachre was found at a hut in the Kaimai Ranges with help from Tauranga Search and Rescue.
''He was found alive and well and walked out by the Search and Rescue team,'' Mr Clifford said.