Dive teams are scouring streams and rivers in search of two men who went missing in inhospitable bush in Tongariro National Park.
One is Vincent Taurima, a former Hastings resident who had been living in Palmerston North with an uncle.
Yesterday police said a helicopter had taken the divers to creeks and streams, focusing on waterways within the existing search area located between Tree Trunk Rd and the Pillars of Hercules.
The two men, likely suffering hypothermia, have been missing since allegedly fleeing from police on August 12, and hopes of finding them alive are diminishing.
Police have previously said the pair, in their 20s, are believed to be the same men who drove a stolen car that officers had tried to stop on State Highway 1.
The missing pair made a 111 call on Sunday, reporting that they were cold and numb.
On Monday, searchers found a campfire, shoes and several other items of clothing.
Further items were found on Tuesday.
No further evidence was found to indicate their whereabouts after searchers endured tough conditions combing the area on Thursday.
Earlier this week Inspector Kevin Taylor, of the Bay of Plenty police, told NZME discarded clothing found by searchers was consistent with hypothermia.
Police have told Mr Taurima's family chances of finding him alive after five days in the bush were slim.
Mr Taurima's uncle, Hadleigh Balloch, told Hawke's Bay Today on Thursday that police had advised the family to stop searching for the men, despite the police and LandSAR efforts continuing.
The family would keep looking, even if it meant bringing a body home, Mr Balloch said.
The two men were not equipped for cold weather and Mr Balloch said Mr Taurima did not have any experience of surviving in the bush.
"They just said it's unlikely for them to come out alive," Mr Balloch told Hawke's Bay Today.
Others have paid tribute to Mr Taurima over social media.
"All our Arohanui, Thought's, and Concerns going out to Taurima Whanau. Here's hoping on a safe return real soon of the Brother Vincent Taurima."