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  •   Home > News > Education

    Dunedin's Bayfield High School will open as normal today, after its second online threat in a year

    Dunedin's Bayfield High School will open as normal today, after its second online threat in a year


    The Andersons Bay school was sent into lockdown around 8.30 yesterday morning.

    Around 550 students and staff were then evacuated from the school - which closed for the day.

    Police have arrested a 16-year-old in relation to the incident, after searching a property yesterday afternoon.

    Investigations are continuing and Police are providing support to the school.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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