Inquiries are ongoing to identify the man who died in a crash near Kingston yesterday, 1 November, and notify his next of kin.
A second man remains in a critical condition as a result of the crash between a car and a bus on SH6 at around 7:20am.
No one else involved in the crash sustained any life threatening injuries.
The cause of the crash is still being investigated and Police would like to speak to any witnesses.
If you have any information that may assist Police, please contact Queenstown Police Station on 03 441 1600.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre