Nightly news bulletin from Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Top stories: Queenstown locals are getting their hands dirty, for a community project restoring Lake Hayes; a new children's facility is on the cards in Christchurch, but the Maia Health Foundation needs help to get it off the ground; and adopting a furry friend is on the decline, with some young SPCA pups still looking for their fur-ever home.

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.