Undie 500 group returning for 'Quake Escape'
The University of Canterbury Engineering Students Association (Ensoc), the group behind events that have brought considerable disorder to Dunedin in the past, is heading back for a weekend in the city.
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OUSA considers mercy dash
OUSA considers mercy dash
The Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) is considering a mercy dash to Christchurch to help students in the quake-affected city.
Undie change no done deal
Undie change no done deal
It seems the Undie 500 rally has finally found a new destination, but there is still the small matter of widespread opposition from local authorities to get around before the event can go ahead.
Solutions to Undie 500 disorder studied
Solutions to Undie 500 disorder studied
Some actions that might avoid future Undie 500 disorder have been outlined in a University of Otago study.
Undie 500 could do U-turn north
Undie 500 could do U-turn north
The years of the Undie 500 in Dunedin with the ensuing disorder and ugly scenes of riot police clashing with students in Castle St might be over if organisers are successful in moving the event north.
Video: Undie 500 descends into chaos
Video: Undie 500 descends into chaos
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Undie 500 defendants sentenced
Undie 500 defendants sentenced
Two students involved in fire-related incidents during September's Undie 500 disorder received fines and community work, respectively, when they appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.
Undie 500 case for diversion
Undie 500 case for diversion
One person arrested during the weekend the Undie 500 rally arrived in Dunedin has been given diversion and another is being considered for it despite police promising no-one arrested during the disorder would get that option.
Video: Mob chants 'Let's start a riot'
Video: Mob chants 'Let's start a riot'
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Otago University silent on Undie 500 discipline
Otago University silent on Undie 500 discipline
Seventeen Dunedin students have already received convictions for their part in this year's Undie 500 weekend disorder, but the University of Otago is refusing to say if it has disciplined anyone.
Louts will face action: Skegg
Louts will face action: Skegg
The University of Otago will come down hard on students whose "loutish behaviour" at the weekend threatened the university's reputation, vice-chancellor Prof Sir David Skegg says.
Castle St accused in court
Castle St accused in court
The Dunedin District Court has started processing the first large group of those arrested in the Undie 500 disorder last weekend.
Undie over for Dunedin
Undie over for Dunedin
Organisers of the Undie 500 were unable to control the fringe elements "down there", so Canterbury student leaders have turned the key off for the infamous Canterbury car rally to Dunedin.
Defendants steer clear of waiting media
Defendants steer clear of waiting media
About a dozen well-dressed young men outside the Dunedin courthouse yesterday suddenly became camera-shy as they reported to court for the first time after being arrested during the weekend's Undie 500 disorder.
Demise of Undie pleases
Demise of Undie pleases
City and university leaders in Dunedin and Christchurch are elated by yesterday's announcement the Undie 500 rally will not return to Dunedin, describing it as inevitable after last weekend's disorder.
High school kids charged over Undie
High school kids charged over Undie
Three high school pupils are among those charged over the weekend's Castle St disorder, it has been revealed.
More Undie arrests likely
More Undie arrests likely
Police warn they are likely to make more arrests next week after they review footage of the Undie 500 disorder in Dunedin.
Students and police clash for second night
Students and police clash for second night
The pleas of the police, Otago University and the city's mayor Peter Chin were ignored once again last night as a large mob, mainly made up of students, clashed with police for a second night in Dunedin's student area.
Mayor riled after 80 arrests
Mayor riled after 80 arrests
City leaders have reacted with fury after the arrival of the Undie 500 rally from Christchurch again brought a weekend of violence, bottle-throwing and baton-charges to the streets of North Dunedin.
Castle St disorder 'madness': Key
Castle St disorder 'madness': Key
Prime Minister John Key has called the chaotic aftermath of Undie 500 rally in Dunedin "madness", saying some of the alleged rioters had blighted their lives.