{"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":"Kim Dotcom, Bird Vaccines, and Shopping Bag Escapes | Auckland News","slug":"kim-dotcom-bird-vaccines-and-shopping-bag-escapes-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T07:19:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/kim-dotcom-bird-vaccines-and-shopping-bag-escapes-auckland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7ff3349e-b853-4d9f-b563-9ef660966764.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7ff3349e-b853-4d9f-b563-9ef660966764.mp3","summary":"Kim Dotcom could be heading to the US soon, sparking fresh drama in his long-running legal saga. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Act Party is pushing a bold new security policy that could give guards detention powers — stirring debate on public safety. On a more human note, bus drivers are raving about new safety screens that’ve made their commutes feel safer. In conservation news, scientists are pioneering the world’s first bird flu vaccine for native birds — a game-changing move to save vulnerable species. And for laughs, a wanted man tried to vanish in a shopping bag — a bizarre, meme-worthy escape attempt that’s got everyone smiling. 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/62906a3c9df63341","meta_description":"Kim Dotcom could be heading to the US soon, sparking fresh drama in his long-running legal saga. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Act Party is pushing a bold new…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":83,"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/kim-dotcom-bird-vaccines-and-shopping-bag-escapes-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/kim-dotcom-bird-vaccines-and-shopping-bag-escapes-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}