A man is dead after being stung by wasps in the Marlborough Sounds.
The 62-year-old was collecting firewood with another man in Kenepuru Sound when they disturbed a wasps nest, Sergeant Dave Houston of Wellington police maritime unit told NZ Newswire.
The men ran in separate directions and when the other found the 62-year-old he was not breathing.
He called 111 about 9am.
Emergency services gave the man CPR but were not able to revive him.