{"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":"Free Year to Study in Rotorua | Auckland News","slug":"free-year-to-study-in-rotorua-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-09-09T19:56:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/free-year-to-study-in-rotorua-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/f126aa7ad366a503","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5e8a99a9-892e-4e44-b156-d1c583d5fe15.mp3","summary":"Toi Ohomai Institute is launching a bold new initiative to revitalize its Rotorua campus by offering a full year of free course fees to all school leavers starting in 2027—regardless of qualification level or study mode. Designed to remove financial and logistical barriers, the program aims to triple student numbers, keep talent local, and help young people avoid student debt while staying close to home. With the government’s fees-free scheme ending, Toi Ohomai is stepping in to fill the gap, hoping to boost employment prospects in key sectors like manufacturing and hospitality. Local leaders are optimistic, but success hinges on whether students stay in Rotorua beyond the first year—and build careers that strengthen the community from within. 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/f126aa7ad366a503","meta_description":"Toi Ohomai Institute is launching a bold new initiative to revitalize its Rotorua campus by offering a full year of free course fees to all school leavers…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":132,"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/free-year-to-study-in-rotorua-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/free-year-to-study-in-rotorua-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}