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Thumbnail of West Coast River with boulders | Richard Wells
26th June 2023
2min

Coroner Endorses Safety Advice After Trampers Drown

Media Release | The coroner’s findings into the death of two university students in the Makarora River in 2020 highlight the dangers of river crossings while tramping in Aotearoa. The...
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5th April 2022
4min

Don’t take on a river in the heat of the moment

Story | Braden Currie might be at the top of his game in world Ironman racing, but his roots run deep in off-road and technical backcountry terrain. Earlier this year...
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1st July 2021
2 min

Coroner’s report prompts river safety reminder  

Media Release | The release of the coroner’s findings into a Hawke’s Bay river crossing tragedy is a timely reminder for trampers to refresh their knowledge on how to identify an unsafe river, says NZ Mountain Safety...