{"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":"Horse Riders Demand Trail Access","slug":"horse-riders-demand-trail-access","published_at":"2026-06-24T08:44:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/horse-riders-demand-trail-access","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/601e3290-80f7-4ea1-92be-12aef20fcef7.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/601e3290-80f7-4ea1-92be-12aef20fcef7.mp3","summary":"A new 30-kilometer trail in Manawatū is set to open for cyclists and walkers — but a six-kilometer stretch along State Highway 56 has sparked outrage after Waka Kotahi banned horses, despite allowing them on similar routes elsewhere. Riders feel sidelined, citing rural inclusivity and safety concerns, while reporting escalating hostility from motorists. Confusion reigns as the agency’s vague stance clashes with the committee’s clear exclusion — and equestrians argue they’ve safely shared trails for years, demanding proof of the real risks. 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/a41d4a77c850abde","meta_description":"A new 30-kilometer trail in Manawatū is set to open for cyclists and walkers — but a six-kilometer stretch along State Highway 56 has sparked outrage afte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":108,"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/horse-riders-demand-trail-access/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/horse-riders-demand-trail-access.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}