Long-serving former National MP and Deputy Prime Minister Sir Brian Talboys has died.
Sir Brian, the MP for the former Southland electorate of Wallace from 1957 to 1981, served as deputy to former Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon from 1975 to 1981.
He also served as a minister in portfolios including agriculture, science, foreign affairs and trade during his 24 years as an MP.
The Wanganui-born politician died in Invercargill yesterday aged 90.
Prime Minister John Key today said Sir Brian would be remembered for his wide and distinguished contribution to New Zealand politics.