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DunedinMarch 29

Getting ready to party (responsibly) in Hyde St

Colourful themes ranging from pirates to Avril Lavigne and "Crouching Tiger Hyding Dragons" will appear at the Hyde St party in the university quarter.
Getting ready to party (responsibly) in Hyde St
Getting ready to party (responsibly) in Hyde St
DunedinApril 3

Video slideshow: Faces of Hyde St

Thousands of revellers crammed into Dunedin's student quarter on Saturday, for the annual Hyde St party.
DunedinApril 19

Street party - a success, or unsafe?

Organisers are staying tight-lipped on the future of the Hyde St keg party after a St John vehicle was attacked, a dozen party-goers were arrested and dozens more required medical attention at the event.
Street party - a success, or unsafe?
Street party - a success, or unsafe?
DunedinApril 22

Ultimatum over Hyde St party

The residents of Hyde St are ready for a right royal party, but have been warned it could be the last if this year's keg party gets out of control.
Ultimatum over Hyde St party
Ultimatum over Hyde St party
DunedinApril 14

Event's future seems secure

The future of the Hyde St keg party appears secure after this year's event was hailed a resounding success by organisers and those involved in it.
Event's future seems secure
Event's future seems secure
DunedinApril 13

Royal no-show no blow to Hyde St party fun

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge couldn't make it in the end.
NewsApril 13

Hyde St keg party

More than 3000 people, dressed as priests, porn stars, Playboy bunnies, penguins, disco dancers, Egyptians, suicide bombers and superheroes, attended the Hyde St keg party in Dunedin today.
DunedinMay 20

Hayne's Hyde St warning

Today's Hyde St keg party will serve as a ''test case'', and if it gets out of hand the North Dunedin liquor ban could be back on the table, University of Otago vice-chancellor Prof Harlene Hayne says.
DunedinMay 20

Hyde St keg party a 'success'

Emergency services, the University of Otago and the students' association (OUSA) have hailed Saturday's Hyde St keg party as a well-run event.
Hyde St keg party a 'success'
Hyde St keg party a 'success'
DunedinMay 20

'Action plan' takes aim at student drinking culture

Those who think the University of Otago has gone too far in tackling problem drinking should study elsewhere, the chairwoman of a group tasked with improving the student drinking culture says.
'Action plan' takes aim at student drinking culture
'Action plan' takes aim at student drinking culture
NewsApril 24

Banding together to get into the Hyde St party

Student Stacey Fletcher writes of Hyde St keg party 2013, the year of the tight restrictions.
Banding together to get into the Hyde St party
Banding together to get into the Hyde St party
NewsApril 14

Hyde St keg party 2013

Students gather for the annual Hyde St keg party on Saturday.
DunedinApril 14

Fine day for a street party

Dunedin has turned on a stunning day for the Hyde St Keg Party, and a good-natured crowd has caused few problems so far, police say.
DunedinApril 13

Video: OUSA president at keg party

  OUSA president Francisco Hernandez talks about the 2013 Hyde Street Keg Party
DunedinApril 12

Emergency services mobilise for party

Dozens of extra emergency services staff are on standby in Dunedin for today's Hyde St keg party.
DunedinApril 12

Hyde St flats to stash mates

Students in Hyde street are planning to stash friends in their flats overnight after new rules restricted numbers at the annual keg party.
Hyde St flats to stash mates
Hyde St flats to stash mates
DunedinApril 8

Moves to increase safety at Hyde St keg party

The Otago University Students' Association has settled on a range of measures to make this year's Hyde St keg party safer, including a ''one-way'' policy from as early as 2pm.
Moves to increase safety at Hyde St keg party
Moves to increase safety at Hyde St keg party
DunedinMarch 12

Heated debate over Hyde St keg party plans

The number of revellers at the annual Hyde St keg party is about to be curtailed, as stakeholders try to minimise the impact of the all-day street party.
DunedinMarch 5

Hyde St keg party back on the agenda

Hyde St tenants will meet other keg party stakeholders today to further discuss plans for this year's party.
OpinionMarch 29

Liquor ban impractical

The enforcement of any North Dunedin liquor ban would undo the ever-increasing good relationship between police and students, writes Otago University Students' Association president Logan Edgar.
Liquor ban impractical
Liquor ban impractical
DunedinMarch 27

OUSA considers changes

If the Hyde St keg party goes ahead again next year, the Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) would like to see a limit on numbers, entry limited to students, and would consider increasing the food component to make the event more like the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival.
OUSA considers changes
OUSA considers changes
DunedinMarch 27

Liquor shop owner, policeman say store handled party-goers well

A Dunedin policeman and a liquor store owner have responded to a call for liquor licensing authorities to monitor liquor outlets more thoroughly if the Hyde St keg party takes place next year.
NewsMarch 25

Photos: Hyde St keg party 2012 as it happened

Over 4000 students and revellers crowded at the Hyde St keg party on Saturday.
DunedinMarch 23

Spotlight on 'crazy' keg party

Nearly 10,000 people, including many high school pupils and Christchurch people, have indicated they will attend tomorrow's Hyde St keg party in Dunedin.
Spotlight on 'crazy' keg party
Spotlight on 'crazy' keg party
DunedinMarch 10

No glass at keg party

Glass will be banned from the Hyde St keg party for the first time, in a collaborative effort between the University of Otago, its student association, police and the Dunedin City Council.
No glass at keg party
No glass at keg party