Whererika Popata, 30, died alongside his brother Kereta Tatana at Kakanui Beach, near Oamaru, on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: SuppliedTwo men who died in the water near Oamaru were brothers, doing what family say "they both loved most" - diving. The brothers were diving with a third man who was able to scramble to shore to safety. Whererika also loved diving and gathering seafood, he was also a provider at heart. Kereta Tatana, 24, also known as Kere, died alongside his brother Whererika Popata while diving for kai on Tuesday afternoon.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 13, 2019 19:52 UTC