{"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":"Leah Stewart Speaks After Shark Attack","slug":"leah-stewart-speaks-after-shark-attack","published_at":"2026-06-24T00:52:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/leah-stewart-speaks-after-shark-attack","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b651e42a-7cf5-4ff6-9a51-0b2d65a27a16.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b651e42a-7cf5-4ff6-9a51-0b2d65a27a16.mp3","summary":"Leah Stewart, the Coogee Beach swimmer attacked by a suspected white shark, has awoken from her induced coma — delivering her first words, full of love for her daughter — as doctors and family call her recovery a miracle. After multiple surgeries, including an arm amputation, she remains in intensive care but is now responding to loved ones. Her brother confirmed her brief but powerful message, while the community rallies around her, raising over $480,000. The attack, which occurred between the flags, was swiftly aided by an off-duty lifeguard and bystanders. This incident reignites debates on shark safety, with drone surveillance now permanent at beaches — though culling white sharks is off the table, bull sharks remain a concern in harbors. As NSW grapples with recent shark-related tragedies, Leah’s resilience and the outpouring of support offer a beacon of hope. 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/888c7d88b166446f","meta_description":"Leah Stewart, the Coogee Beach swimmer attacked by a suspected white shark, has awoken from her induced coma — delivering her first words, full of love fo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":101,"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/leah-stewart-speaks-after-shark-attack/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/leah-stewart-speaks-after-shark-attack.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}