Coroner releases findings into Pātea River Bar deaths

Thursday 6 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 6 Aug, 9:42am

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A six-year-old boy and his stepmother drowned after their boat capsized on the Pātea River Bar in June 2025. Coronial findings have now been released detailing the circumstances of the tragedy.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Aug, 8:08am

   Pātea River Bar tragedy: Coroner releases findings into deaths of boy and stepmother (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 6 Aug, 9:42am

   Boy, 6, and stepmother drowned after boat capsized on notorious river bar (opens in new tab)