Two people hospitalised after jet boat crash in Wairarapa

Sunday 7 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 7 Dec 2025, 5:30pm

In this story Wellington Free Ambulance

Two people were taken to Wairarapa Hospital on Sunday following a jet boat crash near Featherston. The incident occurred during the opening round of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship at the Tauherenikau Racecourse. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 10.45am.

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1. The Post via RNZSun 7 Dec 2025, 2:48pm

   Two people hospitalised after jet boat crash in Wairarapa (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 7 Dec 2025, 4:23pm

   Two injured in 'massive rollover' at Wairarapa jetsprint champs (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 7 Dec 2025, 5:30pm

   Two people injured after jetboat crash in Wairarapa (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)