Port Waikato. File photo: Google MapsIt is believed a man who died as a result of a jet ski incident near Port Waikato was not wearing a life jacket. Three people were reported to be in distress on the water on Christmas Day and two were rescued, including a five-year-old. The police Eagle helicopter crew found a man's body this morning. Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service president Malcolm Beattie said his team had been searching for the man for two days.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 26, 2025 20:56 UTC