Missing teen in New Plymouth found

Police have confirmed a teenager who ran away from home after an argument with her mother has been found.

She was last seen shortly after midnight on Saturday at the family's home in New Plymouth.

She ran into a back bush, police said.

"Despite extensive search by police and the family, she has not been located," they said earlier. "The person is ill equipped to spend a night outside."

Police confirmed at 7am on Saturday she had been found.