{"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":"From Hobbit to Homestead","slug":"from-hobbit-to-homestead","published_at":"2026-05-25T08:13:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/from-hobbit-to-homestead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b293b441-75a8-4c17-971a-26e3e926ce8c.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b293b441-75a8-4c17-971a-26e3e926ce8c.mp3","summary":"William Kircher, once known as a dwarf from The Hobbit, has swapped Hollywood for hay bales—turning his Featherston farmstead into a living Middle-earth. Between tractor work, fruit harvests, and wood stacking, he’s found deep physical and mental balance, crediting the grounded, dance-like rhythm of farm life for calming his acting hustle. His wife Nicole, a singer turned preservationist, runs a roadside stall brimming with homegrown goods, offering fair prices and heartfelt community spirit. Together, they’ve built a sanctuary of sheep, chickens, and laughter—complete with a muddy farm bike dubbed “the mudbug”—where every day feels like a welcome escape from the city’s grind. 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/4f51270d9d1c9a38","meta_description":"William Kircher, once known as a dwarf from The Hobbit, has swapped Hollywood for hay bales—turning his Featherston farmstead into a living Middle-earth.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"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/from-hobbit-to-homestead/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/from-hobbit-to-homestead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}