{"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":"Giraffes Get New Barn After Years of Delays | Auckland News","slug":"giraffes-get-new-barn-after-years-of-delays-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T06:55:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/giraffes-get-new-barn-after-years-of-delays-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/020367d1a8a3d882","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e885d62d-24c3-4bbe-b8d6-5dbb7db68978.mp3","summary":"Hamilton Zoo’s giraffes are finally getting a proper home — a seven-meter-tall, climate-controlled barn designed for comfort and care. After years of delays and a crumbling old enclosure, this upgrade offers real warmth in winter, easier health checks at eye level, and even a padded stall for safe sedation. Built with US zoo design expertise and local architects, it’s packed with modern features for ventilation, feeding, and medical care. The giraffes — Jabali and Kevin — will move in by November, and the new space will also help house young male giraffes struggling to find homes elsewhere. 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/020367d1a8a3d882","meta_description":"Hamilton Zoo’s giraffes are finally getting a proper home — a seven-meter-tall, climate-controlled barn designed for comfort and care. After years of dela…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":107,"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/giraffes-get-new-barn-after-years-of-delays-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/giraffes-get-new-barn-after-years-of-delays-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}