The two men who died while gathering seafood off the Otago coast on Tuesday were brothers, police have said.
Kereta Tatana, 24, of Ahipara, Northland, and 30-year-old Whererika Popata of Windsor, North Otago, lost their lives at Kakanui, near Oamaru.
A third man made it safely back to shore, with the trio reported missing around 5.30pm.
Police have thanked Kakanui residents who helped with the search and recovery operation.
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