Man reported missing with four children has been found

Royce Pickering-Hita and his four children had been missing from Wainuiomata since 3pm yesterday.

A man reported missing with his four children has made contact with police and family.

Royce Pickering-Hita had not been seen since yesterday at 3pm and his family raised concerns with police.

His mother Liani Hita contacted the Herald to say her son had made contact.

She thanked everyone involved in searching for her son and grandchildren.