Police have released the name of a man who died in Don Street, Invercargill, after being found unconscious with stab wounds around 12.45am yesterday (23 April).

He was 25-year-old Chad Parekura.  

Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird said, "Chad was living and working in the Southland area." 

A GiveALittle page has been set up for Parekura's whanau.

A second victim, a 22-year-old Invercargill man, who had sustained similar injuries to Parekura, remains in the Southland Hospital Critical Care Unit in a stable condition.

"Our enquiries have established that our two victims had been socialising in the area during the evening and prior to the assault," Baird said.

"There were a number of people in Don Street at the time and we want to thank everyone who has come forward to give us information about what they observed."

"If you were on Don Street, either on foot or in a vehicle around 12.45am yesterday, then we strongly urge you to make contact with the investigation team."

Baird said Don Street had now reopened following the completion of a forensic scene examination.

Police advised a post mortem is expected to be carried out tomorrow.

Police have asked for assist with information including anyone with CCTV or dash camera footage. They can be contacted on 105 and quote file number 220423/7854 or information can be given anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.