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Man drowns at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa

15:38 pm on 17 November 2025

Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday. Photo: captain_andrey

The death of a man who died at a Wairarapa beach has been referred to the Coroner.

Police were called to Riversdale Beach at about 4pm on Thursday when a man, in his 50s, was seen struggling in the water.

Police said he was brought to shore where CPR was performed.

"Despite best efforts by members of the public, the local surf club, and emergency services, sadly he was unable to be revived."

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