{"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":"Flu Surge Hits Late This Year | Auckland News","slug":"flu-surge-hits-late-this-year-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-09-12T10:37:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/flu-surge-hits-late-this-year-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/210a9527ea9ef7ba","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/eead9f6c-4e29-4d4b-8662-58f8627354b2.mp3","summary":"This year’s flu season is hitting hard—late and unexpectedly—with hospitals already stretched thin. While the virus isn’t necessarily deadlier, a massive wave of cases is overwhelming systems, fueled by waning vaccine protection, colder weather driving indoor crowding, and low vaccination rates. Though tracking methods and population demographics make direct comparisons tricky, early signs suggest the peak may be passing, offering a glimmer of relief after a rough ride. 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/210a9527ea9ef7ba","meta_description":"This year’s flu season is hitting hard—late and unexpectedly—with hospitals already stretched thin. While the virus isn’t necessarily deadlier, a massive…","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/flu-surge-hits-late-this-year-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/flu-surge-hits-late-this-year-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}