Jet Boat Crash: Two Injured in Wairarapa
Two hospitalized Following Jetsprint Championship Crash
Updated December 7, 2025, at 4:10 AM
Incident Details
Two individuals were transported to Wairarapa hospital in moderate condition after a crash during the opening round of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The incident occurred at the Tauherenikau Racecourse in Featherston, Wairarapa.
According to wellington Free Ambulance, paramedics responded to the scene at approximately 10:45 AM on Sunday following reports of a collision in the Tauwharenīkau River. Police also confirmed receiving reports of the crash near Tauherenikau Racecourse Road.
Championship event
The crash took place during round one of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship, hosted by the Jetsprint Association. The event was held at the Tauherenikau Racecourse, a known venue for motorsports in the region.