Dead horse among debris trapped under Whakatāne River Bridge

Wednesday 26 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 26 Nov 2025, 2:00pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency, Whakatāne District Council

A horse carcass is among the forestry slash stuck against the Whakatāne River Bridge piers following recent heavy rain. This is the second such occurrence in two months. NZTA plans to use a barge this week to clear the debris.

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1. 1NewsWed 26 Nov 2025, 11:16am

   Debris including body of horse stuck under Whakatāne bridge (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 26 Nov 2025, 2:00pm

   Dead horse among debris under Whakatāne Bridge after heavy rain (opens in new tab)