Police are still currently searching the Manawatu River in Palmerston North where a man was last seen this evening at about 6pm.
A female was rescued from the river at the scene and was taken to Palmerston North hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to receive medical attention.
It is believed they went into the water to rescue a dog.
Police, volunteer Land SAR and volunteer members of the NZ RT4 Rescue Emergency Support Team (REST) from Palmerston North have been involved in the search in the water and on the riverbank.
A helicopter and riverbank search will continue tonight, however search teams on the water will be postponed due to lack of light.
The Police National Dive Squad and the search teams will meet again at 5.30am tomorrow and further media updates will be available after 6am.
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Issued by Police Media Centre