Ruamahanga River, Wairarapa jetboat death: Man in his 20s dies at scene after incident

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By Maryana Garcia

Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·

21 Mar, 2025 09:47 PMQuick Read

Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.

A man in his 20s has died in a jetboat incident on the Ruamahanga River in Wairarapa.

Police said emergency services were called to Lees Pakaraka Rd, Te Ore Ore at 4.20pm yesterday with reports of a male jetboat passenger being unresponsive.