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Otago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remanded
The 22-year-old accused woman appeared in court today.
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Nick Wilson also wants the Govt to beef up pre-departure requirements.
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Woman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threats
An arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.
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Covid-19 vaccine deals give NZ back-up options, scientists say
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Police closing in on Otago Uni threat-maker, 'highly likely' they've told others of their offending
More than 3000 students had their graduation ceremonies cancelled after threats.
Otago vice-chancellor says cancellation 'a tough pill to swallow'
The university has cancelled all of this week's graduation ceremonies and parades.
More uni graduations abandoned over security threat
The specific and detailed threat has already seen more than 1000 students miss out.
Otago graduations to go ahead this week after threat
Two ceremonies are planned, one on Wednesday and one on Saturday.
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Police silent on report graduations threatened with shooting
Police not confirming report that suggested a shooting was the threat at Otago ceremonies.
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'Ambulance at bottom of the cliff': Expert's warning over Covid complacency
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Covid-19: NZ researcher warns vaccine news isn't game over
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Lottery proposed to ease 'genius' test for medicine
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