A man has died after the car they were in went into the Ōamaru Harbour and they failed to resurface.
Police confirmed they were called to Holmes Wharf at around 5.30pm on Tuesday, with reports that a vehicle had gone into the harbour.
However, no one was seen to resurface from the water.
With the assistance of local divers, police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and ambulance staff, the body of a 69-year-old Ōamaru man was located.
CPR was conducted immediately, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene, a police spokesperson said.
A scene guard was in place at the Holmes Wharf overnight, and the Serious Crash Unit, along with other specialist groups, would conduct a scene examination today.
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the crash.
Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260825/4540.