{"podcast":{"title":"Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","podcast_index_feed_id":7853371,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/0c68619e-caff-4b32-b0e4-3fe6ef0c4e17.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":666,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story. Auckland News Today delivers fast, focused updates on the stories shaping New Zealand’s largest city—covering local government, business, housing, transport, culture, and more. Stay informed with quick, reliable daily briefings designed for listeners on the go. From breaking headlines to the developments that matter most, this is your daily snapshot of Auckland. Produced by AI as part of The Daily News Now network. Advertise with us: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T06:19:36.974852+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371"},"episode":{"title":"Beef Prices Skyrocket, Enter Bork | Auckland News","slug":"beef-prices-skyrocket-enter-bork-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T06:01:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/beef-prices-skyrocket-enter-bork-auckland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/e4896b37a271ab6c","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5508d982-1299-4320-ad68-e993f0f1f00e.mp3","summary":"Beef mince prices have skyrocketed 14% in a year, hitting $24 a kilo—so high some families are flirting with vegetarianism. In response, a supermarket chain’s launched a beef-pork blend (“bork”), using equal parts New Zealand meat to slash costs. Though not new, similar blends like one from a Taranaki butcher (using Spanish pork) are gaining fans for their rich flavor. Chefs love it for its affordability and depth, especially when fried to caramelize. Nutritionists note similar protein levels across meats, stressing diet balance over protein comparisons. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e4896b37a271ab6c","meta_description":"Beef mince prices have skyrocketed 14% in a year, hitting $24 a kilo—so high some families are flirting with vegetarianism. In response, a supermarket cha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":86,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/episodes/beef-prices-skyrocket-enter-bork-auckland-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/beef-prices-skyrocket-enter-bork-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}