{"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":"China's Missile Test Sparks Diplomatic Tensions | Auckland News","slug":"china-s-missile-test-sparks-diplomatic-tensions-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-13T05:32:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/china-s-missile-test-sparks-diplomatic-tensions-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/d9224ff33574de0d","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0dd76f19-fecd-4235-8b51-a76bb555208a.mp3","summary":"China’s recent missile test in the South Pacific has sparked international backlash, with Palau and New Zealand condemning it as destabilizing — but China’s embassy in Kiribati insists it was a harmless, routine drill using a dummy warhead, not aimed at anyone. China argues that missile testing is standard for nuclear powers, pointing out that the U.S., UK, France, Russia, and India have conducted far more Pacific tests. The embassy also accuses critics of hypocrisy, noting that while they condemn China’s tests, those nations are quietly expanding their own nuclear capabilities. Emphasizing its longstanding friendship with Kiribati — a relationship solidified when Kiribati switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 2019 — the spokesperson urges Kiribati citizens to remain objective and avoid biased media narratives. 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/d9224ff33574de0d","meta_description":"China’s recent missile test in the South Pacific has sparked international backlash, with Palau and New Zealand condemning it as destabilizing — but China…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":83,"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/china-s-missile-test-sparks-diplomatic-tensions-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/china-s-missile-test-sparks-diplomatic-tensions-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}