Nightly news bulletin from Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Top stories: Healthcare workers take to the streets in Christchurch, rallying against changes to smokefree legislation; Time is of the essence for one Dunedin family, as they race to get lifesaving surgery for their newborn baby; and Dunedin's First Church hosts a familiar festive scene, with a unique canned difference to help the community at Christmas.
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.