Ending the bridge jumping tradition in NgaruawahiaMARK TAYLOR/FAIRFAX NZ Youths jumping from the bridge in Ngaruawahia was a popular summer activity. The tradition of jumping off the Ngaruawahia rail bridge could be coming to an end. Community groups have been working together to spread the safety message and hopefully break the tradition. READ MORE:* Waikato youths playing a deadly game of rail roulette* Police and KiwiRail warn Ngaruawahia rail bridge jumpers of dangerZahcree Tumai, 12, said he learnt that a train is as fast as a cheetah but that wasn't going to deter him from jumping from the bridge. "We continue to have people who still want to jump off the bridge and we emphasise how dangerous it is.

Source: Stuff November 03, 2016 03:50 UTC