Man in his 20s dies during jetboating on Ruamāhanga River

Saturday 22 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 22 Mar 2025, 1:27pm

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A man in his 20s has died following a jetboating incident on the Ruamāhanga River in the Wairarapa. Emergency services were called to Lees Pakaraka Road on Friday afternoon after reports of an unresponsive passenger. Police are currently investigating the death.

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1. 1News via RNZSat 22 Mar 2025, 12:48pm

   Man in 20s dies while jetboating in Wairarapa (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesSat 22 Mar 2025, 1:07pm

   Police investigating after jetboating death (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSat 22 Mar 2025, 1:27pm

   Man in his 20s dies after Wairarapa jetboat incident on Ruamāhanga River (opens in new tab)