Nightly news bulletin from Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Top stories: Head injuries are always a huge risk in motorsport, but the solution might be right in front of our eyes; cars are no longer needed to learn to drive in Christchurch, thanks to a new simulator in an ambulance; and some Dunedin primary school pupils are showing off their art skills, with a new multicultural religious mural.

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.