{"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":137,"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":"2026-06-15T14:20:49.898112+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371"},"episode":{"title":"Businesses Struggle as Cash Runs Dry","slug":"businesses-struggle-as-cash-runs-dry","published_at":"2026-06-14T17:14:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/businesses-struggle-as-cash-runs-dry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cbcb9680-e6ed-4351-8533-c58d442e3b57.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/cbcb9680-e6ed-4351-8533-c58d442e3b57.mp3","summary":"Businesses are crashing at record rates as liquidations surge nearly double from just three years ago, with transport, hospitality, manufacturing, and construction hit hardest. Experts warn cash flow and expense control are non-negotiable—many need to raise prices to survive rising costs. A shocking one in six firms have less than a month’s cash reserves, exposing how thin margins and delayed payments threaten survival. With households tightening belts, businesses must act now: track real cash, adjust pricing, and prioritize survival over short-term appearances. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/40412a806a1650b0","meta_description":"Businesses are crashing at record rates as liquidations surge nearly double from just three years ago, with transport, hospitality, manufacturing, and con…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":97,"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/businesses-struggle-as-cash-runs-dry/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/businesses-struggle-as-cash-runs-dry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}