{"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":"Jim Hopkins: Voice of Waitaki Remembered | Auckland News","slug":"jim-hopkins-voice-of-waitaki-remembered-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-27T07:27:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/jim-hopkins-voice-of-waitaki-remembered-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/b90876fd84e7a9cb","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/af932afb-10ad-48fe-a934-1e3f5f67a9cc.mp3","summary":"Veteran broadcaster and beloved Waitaki councillor Jim Hopkins has died at 79, leaving a legacy of sharp wit, fierce advocacy, and deep commitment to his community. Known for decades in radio and TV, he served Oamaru Ward and as deputy mayor, earning praise for his accountability and love of democracy. Tributes poured in from colleagues and the mayor, who called him a tireless champion. His family is planning a fitting farewell, with a book of condolences open at council offices and the flag at half-mast — a fitting tribute to a man who made every meeting matter. 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/b90876fd84e7a9cb","meta_description":"Veteran broadcaster and beloved Waitaki councillor Jim Hopkins has died at 79, leaving a legacy of sharp wit, fierce advocacy, and deep commitment to his…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":90,"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/jim-hopkins-voice-of-waitaki-remembered-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/jim-hopkins-voice-of-waitaki-remembered-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}