{"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":"Homes That Slash Energy Bills | Auckland News","slug":"homes-that-slash-energy-bills-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-09-07T02:34:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/homes-that-slash-energy-bills-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/6f682277ea6ff9cb","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ec2346b7-cee9-4fce-8cbb-8190fbd71eda.mp3","summary":"Forget sky-high energy bills—these next-gen homes are slashing costs so dramatically, one Waikanae home had zero power bills for two years, while a Christchurch family cut their electricity from $750 to just $150 a month. Built with cutting-edge insulation, passive solar design, and smart heating, these ultra-efficient homes use 85% less energy than standard builds. Residents enjoy comfort without compromise—long showers, spa pools, and appliances—all while systems run autonomously. Powered by triple-glazed windows, airtight construction, and integrated solar, they’re certified to elite green standards. It’s not magic—it’s smart design paying off big time. 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/6f682277ea6ff9cb","meta_description":"Forget sky-high energy bills—these next-gen homes are slashing costs so dramatically, one Waikanae home had zero power bills for two years, while a Christ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":110,"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/homes-that-slash-energy-bills-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/homes-that-slash-energy-bills-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}