UPDATE: suspicious package in Dunedin building

Emergency services have now completed their examination at a Stuart Street, Dunedin, building following the discovery of a suspicious package this morning.

The package was examined by the New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team and was found to contain items that were not of any concern.

The cordons have been stood down and the building released back to occupiers.

An investigation into the circumstances of this incident is ongoing.

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