Otago

The Dunedin City Council and Christchurch City Council are considering teaming up for Three Waters work.

A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary. Audio

The University of Otago has 20,000 students. Just one answered the call to help clean up their O-Week mess.

Fire and Emergency said the smell was from a construction site at Dunedin Hospital.

Severe thunderstorms would generate localised downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 35 millimetres per hour, and large hail, MetService added. Audio

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.

An independent evaluation report into Otago Regional Council has revealed it needs to improve in a range of areas.

Campers are urged to be vigilant and check the local fire danger.

The Waratahs have overcome the Highlanders 37-36 in a thrilling encounter in Sydney, in a game that featured nine lead changes.

The limits are being enforced because of significant and sustained demand this month.

"Whatever iteration it becomes next, I hope we do take into account what communities around New Zealand want," campaigners say. Audio

If Curtis Crawford has his way, a South Island movie theatre has a sequel up its sleeve. Audio

The death is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has closed a major highway in central Otago.

Residents were concerned about the visual and aesthetic affect on the town.

Officers had been trying to talk with a person being sought over suspected firearms offending.

Police say they have a located a person in the Clutha area in relation to alleged firearms offending.

A sea lion with massive wounds from a shark bite should serve as a reminder to Dunedin beachgoers, experts warn.

Fire put a sudden stop this week to what was potentially the longest continuous run of any cinema in the world.