The call comes after a battery mistaken for a bomb sparked a major police response in Dunedin yesterday. However, it was later determined the box was a replacement battery for the building's emergency lighting system. •Police continue to investigate a bomb hoax that led to the partial closure of Dunedin Airport on Sunday. A black bag, described as a laptop bag, was made safe by experts from the New Zealand Defence Force. Emergency services were called to the airport about 4.50pm yesterday after the passenger reportedly made a bomb threat.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 18, 2019 15:22 UTC