NZ police release name over Water-related incident, Balclutha

Police can now name the man who died in the water in Balclutha on 26 January.

He was 29-year-old Viko Leilani Matavao of Balclutha.

Police's thoughts remain with his family and friends.

His death has been referred to the Coroner.

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