Nightly news bulletin from Wednesday, 13 September, 2023.

Top stories: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins visits some iconic Dunedin spots, announcing huge plans for the Otago region; The Dunedin City Council faces a major transition, as an unhappy deputy mayor steps down and a new one stepping up; and Waihopai school pupils get hands on lessons with some of the best in the country, ahead of the upcoming Davis Cup competition in Invercargill.

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.