A hunter has died after being shot in a hunting incident on Stewart Island today.
Emergency services were still at the scene in the Patterson's Inlet area, Detective Sergeant Grant Johnstone, Invercargill CIB, said.
Police were alerted by Maritime New Zealand earlier today, following the activation of an emergency beacon in the area.
"After arriving at the scene, police staff were notified of the circumstances and began an investigation," Mr Johnstone said.
"Police cannot release the name at present as family members are still being advised."
