A skydiver has been killed near Wanaka.
The 38-year-old man fell to his death near the town's airport about 4pm today.
He landed on the golf driving range, across State Highway 6 from the main entrance to the airport, police said.
Police said the man was an Italian national and he died while filming a paid tandem skydive.
Police said it appeared the man had difficulties with both his main and reserve parachutes, and died when he hit the ground.