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Man in his 20s dies after jetboating incident in Wairarapa

StuffNZ HeraldFriday 21 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Christopher Luxon, Maritime New Zealand

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A man in his 20s has died following a jetboating incident on the Ruamahanga River. Emergency services were called to the Lees Pakaraka Rd area near Masterton at approximately 4.20pm on Friday. The man died at the scene.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 21 Mar 2025, 9:23pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Person dies in Wairarapa jetboating incident (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ruamahanga River, Wairarapa jetboat death: Man in his 20s dies at scene after incident (opens in new tab)