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  •   Home > News > National

    A suspected gas leak at Otago University - meant hundreds of staff and students were evacuated

    A suspected gas leak at Otago University - meant hundreds of staff and students were evacuated


    Emergency services were called to Dunedin's Great King Street just after midday, with reports of a strong smell.

    People have since been allowed back inside.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Wellington:
    One person has serious injuries after being trapped between a rubbish truck and a skip in Wellington's CBD 10:47

    Entertainment:
    Kendall Jenner is "still too busy" to have any children 10:35

    Soccer:
    Two goals across four Premier League football fixtures thus far 10:27

    International:
    Donald Trump says 'just about everything's been knocked out' in Iran 10:17

    National:
    Who could be Iran’s next supreme leader? And how is he chosen? 10:07

    Law and Order:
    Police are investigating a Timaru dog attack, that seriously injured a woman and her golden retriever 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! 10:05

    International:
    What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle 9:47

    Entertainment:
    Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at the BRITs 9:35

    Rugby League:
    Auckland Thoroughbred Racing boss welcoming chance for city's sporting entities to align for inaugural Footy, Fillies and Fans weekend 9:27


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