Nightly news bulletin from Monday, September 18, 2023.

Top stories: Dunedin councillor Jim O'Malley is launching his own electoral bid, taking a stand against cuts to the new hospital build; Ranfurly Fire Station reaches and celebrates a very special milestone, alongside a dedicated volunteer; and Chinese culture is on display in Dunedin, for the traditional Mid Autumn Festival spanning back three thousand years.

The South Today features stories from Dunedin, Christchurch, Otago, Southland, and other regions across the South Island. The team covers local people, local issues and puts a local spin on national news.