Timaru Boys’ High School closes following anonymous email threat

Friday 12 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 11:53am

Timaru Boys’ High School has closed for the day after receiving an anonymous email on Thursday night containing a threat of harm. Rector Dave Thorp has asked parents and caregivers to keep students at home on Friday. Police are currently investigating the matter.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 12 Sep 2025, 10:12am

   'Threat of harm' closes South Island high school (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 12 Sep 2025, 10:42am

   Timaru Boy's High School closes for day following 'threat of harm' (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 12 Sep 2025, 11:53am

   Email threat closes Timaru Boys' High School for the day (opens in new tab)