Police in the Wellington region are searching for two young women who went missing earlier this week.

Emily, 14, was last seen about 9pm on Monday in the Porirua area.

Police said there were concerns for her wellbeing, and it was important she be returned home.

“If you have seen Emily, or have information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Police on 111 and please use the reference number 250825/5628.”

Emily was last seen at around 9pm on August 25 in the Porirua area. Photo / Police

Wellington police want the public’s help to find missing 25-year-old Alisha.

Police said she was last seen on Lambton Quay around midday yesterday.

“Police and Alisha’s family have concerns for her wellbeing.

“If you have seen Alisha, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call 111 and quote file number 250827/2732.”

Police said she was last seen on Lambton Quay around midday on August 27. Photo / Police

In a post shared on Instagram, the 25-year-old’s friends said she was last seen about 1pm near the cable car.

“Alisha is 5′3″ tall. She was last seen wearing a white skirt, a pink Ed Hardy shirt and Ugg boots.

“We are worried friends and just wanna make sure she comes home soon.

“We have contacted everyone she may know in Wellington and unfortunately, no one has heard from her.”