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University's vow: We'll deal with louts
The University of Otago says it will come down hard on students whose "loutish behaviour" at the weekend threatened its reputation.

Student riots lead to almost 70 arrests
Police have charged 67 people following the riots in Dunedin over the weekend as the Undie 500 event came to town.

Get tough on student rioters, Otago mayor tells police
The mayor of Dunedin wants students involved in weekend riots to be punished without regard for their future careers.

Undie 500: Rioting in Dunedin for second night
Police ran out of pepper spray against an angry mob of around 600 during more ugly Undie 500 related scenes last night.

No diversion option for Undie 500 law breakers - police
Cars have begun to gather in Christchurch for this year's Undie 500 but participants will not be able to use diversion if they break the law.

David Bain wants rifle, photo albums returned
David Bain wants the same rifle returned that was used in the killing of his family.

'Millions of dollars lost' to alleged fraudster
Police know of at least 30 people have handed over millions of dollars to an alleged fraudster over the last 20 years.

Alleged multi-million dollar fraudster nabbed trying to flee NZ
Police are seeking victims of James Lindon Graham who is accused of deceiving "many" in a multi-million dollar fraud lasting over 20 years.

Standby fares tipped for Dunedin students
Air NZ to introduce $39 standby fares for Otago University students.