{"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":"Jessica Rowe Steps Into Kaipara Seat | Auckland News","slug":"jessica-rowe-steps-into-kaipara-seat-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-09-06T22:42:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/jessica-rowe-steps-into-kaipara-seat-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/70ffac3fac1aaeaf","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/22d56d8e-47e9-4401-b75e-254cbd7ffdae.mp3","summary":"Jessica Rowe, a seasoned journalist and foreign policy advisor with deep roots in the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate, has been chosen as National’s candidate for the safe seat now open after Chris Penk stepped down. Raised on a local farm and connected through family businesses, Rowe brings firsthand knowledge of rural and suburban life north of Auckland — plus experience in government, including roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as a private secretary to ministers. With a background in wool and property, she’s positioned to champion small business interests while aiming to re-elect National and become the next MP for her home community. 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/70ffac3fac1aaeaf","meta_description":"Jessica Rowe, a seasoned journalist and foreign policy advisor with deep roots in the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate, has been chosen as National’s candi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"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/jessica-rowe-steps-into-kaipara-seat-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/jessica-rowe-steps-into-kaipara-seat-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}