A pilot has been killed after a glider crashed 17km northwest of Omarama in Otago.
Rescue Coordination Centre spokesman James Sygrove said the crash was reported about 6.20pm on Wednesday.
A helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft with glider-towing capability were deployed to search for the glider.
Mr Sygrove said the helicopter was able to land close to the crash site.
A doctor on board confirmed the glider's pilot had died.
Mr Sygrove said the matter will be handed over to police.
NZN