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.

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04 Dec: Six people arrested on suspicion of deactivating fire alarms at Hong Kong fire apartment complex

03 Dec: Much of the upper North Island remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until tonight

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30 Nov: Indonesia flood death toll climbs amid cyclone devastation

30 Nov: MetService has issued a strong wind watch overnight for Wellington and Canterbury

30 Nov: Biosecurity's escalating its effort to eradicate yellow-legged hornets, following continued detections on Auckland's North Shore

30 Nov: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Kaipara, Auckland City, Waikato, Waitakere, Franklin, Rodney and Albany areas

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Environment:
Six people arrested on suspicion of deactivating fire alarms at Hong Kong fire apartment complex 7:07

Business:
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Law and Order:
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Rugby:
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Christchurch:
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Law and Order:
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Business:
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