Nightly news bulletin from Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Top stories: Dunedin's Radius Fulton Rest Home gets a breath of fresh air, as staff and residents see each other's smiles once again; New Brighton may be getting a lifeline, as the council calls to replace the earthquake-damaged Pages Road Bridge; and Dunedin's North East Valley Normal School had their knowledge ignited, as their teacher is swapped with a firefighter.

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.