Police and a rescue helicopter were called to the scene just after 4pm.

A witness told the Otago Daily Times someone jumped into the water with a lifer ring to support the man, who was initially alive.

>> More Lower South Island News

Other Lower South Island News

23 Dec: State Highway 8 between Lindis Pass and Omarama is still closed, after a crash more than four hours ago

22 Dec: Southland Police have arrested eight people and seized drugs, firearms and cash during a series of search warrants last week

22 Dec: One person's died after a car hit a power pole north of Timaru this morning.

19 Dec: Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, following suspected arson at Invercargill's Queens Park around two weeks ago

18 Dec: Southland Police say those responsible for shooting two people in Gore remain at large

17 Dec: Two people are injured in Southland's Gore, with reports of a firearm being discharged

17 Dec: Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel

Top Stories

RUGBY
Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026 More...

BUSINESS
The Prime Minister describes tariffs as the toughest part of 2025 More...

Today's News

Entertainment:
Pete Davidson and his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt have welcomed a baby girl into the world 8:20

Boxing:
Delight for Australian cricketer Scott Boland to have another opportunity to impress in a Boxing Day Ashes test at his beloved home ground 8:17

Law and Order:
Turkish counter-terrorism police have detained more than than 100 suspected members of the Islamic State group, allegedly planning Christmas and New Year's attacks 8:16

Environment:
More than 2100 people have reported being rattled by a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the lower North Island, about quarter past 7 8:07

Business:
The Prime Minister describes tariffs as the toughest part of 2025 7:56

Entertainment:
Justin Bieber surprised his fans by covering Eminem's big hit Forgot About Dre on a recent Twitch livestream 7:50

Boxing:
Australia will wait until the toss at midday to confirm the final spots in their playing 11 for the Boxing Day cricket test against England 7:47

International:
Today in History, December 26: Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees to start the 'Curse of the Bambino' 7:37

Business:
Retailers have their last push of the year - as Kiwis hit the shops for Boxing Day sales 7:26

Living & Travel:
Busy times at SPCA sites across the country, as pet adoptions lag 7:26

News Search

Power Search