Man fined after boat capsizes on Raglan bar

Thursday 28 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 28 Aug 2025, 9:53am

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Jaswant Chand has been fined $3,000 after his boat capsized while attempting to cross the Raglan bar in poor conditions. The incident trapped Chand and his wife under the vessel before they were rescued. The boat has since been recovered.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 28 Aug 2025, 9:07am

   Man fined for dangerous Raglan bar crossing, traps wife, himself under boat (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 28 Aug 2025, 9:36am

   Man fined after boat capsizes on Raglan bar, trapping wife and himself (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesThu 28 Aug 2025, 9:53am

   Boatie fined after Raglan bar capsize had freed trapped wife (opens in new tab)