Bomb threat to synagogue

Police say a threat to Dunedin’s synagogue yesterday was linked to a flood of threatening emails "causing real concern", particularly to places of worship.

Officers were seen at the Dunedin Jewish Congregation building in George St yesterday.

A representative declined to comment when contacted by the Otago Daily Times.

Police said more than 70 organisations across New Zealand, including schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship, had received emails.

"We know that these emails are causing real concern among members of our community, particularly the emails directed at places of worship.

"Police remain confident that the emails being received are from the same source, and are not targeted at any particular community or group."

Earlier yesterday, Auckland High Court was evacuated due to a bomb threat before 10.40am.

Staff and the public were ushered out of the central Auckland building as law students were being admitted to the bar.

The courthouse in Nelson was another location that received the email.

It was closed but has since reopened.