The man was kayaking on Otago Harbour during the weekend's rough weather. File Photo: Stephen JaquieryA Dunedin man who made it his day’s mission to "travel to Ōtākou by water" succeeded — albeit stark naked after his clothes washed away when his kayak capsized. Before his kayak trip, the man said on social media he decided to make it his goal for Sunday to "travel to Ōtākou by water". The man spent three hours battling away in the water, swallowing saltwater while the rain, wind and large swells kept coming in. He said volunteers and a large rescue team were all "freezing cold" on the water searching for the man for hours.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 25, 2026 22:58 UTC