{"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":"Cocaine Surge in Workplaces | Auckland News","slug":"cocaine-surge-in-workplaces-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T05:50:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/cocaine-surge-in-workplaces-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/b3f56c2098780c37","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/61cf8590-2ef6-4c1a-a198-a858a4c95337.mp3","summary":"Cocaine use is surging in New Zealand workplaces, with positive tests jumping nearly 70% in just one year—now accounting for 2.8% of all drug tests. This spike mirrors record global cocaine production, especially from Colombia, and is fueled by easier access and rising weekly use. The shift is also reshaping drug trends: while cannabis still dominates workplace tests, opioids are declining and amphetamines are climbing. Cocaine’s danger lies in its impact on judgment and reaction time—critical in high-risk jobs. Meanwhile, the Pacific is becoming a major trafficking corridor, funneling cocaine from South America to high-price markets like Australia and New Zealand, linking global supply chains directly to local consequences. 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/b3f56c2098780c37","meta_description":"Cocaine use is surging in New Zealand workplaces, with positive tests jumping nearly 70% in just one year—now accounting for 2.8% of all drug tests. This…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":109,"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/cocaine-surge-in-workplaces-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/cocaine-surge-in-workplaces-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}