Three men rescued after spending night stranded in Hutt River gorge
Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story New Zealand Defence Force
Three young men were rescued after spending a cold, wet night stranded in a gorge in Kaitoke Regional Park. The men were floating down the Hutt River on inner tubes when they became stuck. Police have used the incident to remind people of the importance of carrying personal locator beacons.