{"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":"NZ U17 Women Rise to Fifth | Auckland News","slug":"nz-u17-women-rise-to-fifth-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-20T01:38:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/nz-u17-women-rise-to-fifth-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/71381e365b541a32","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3ffb4d9d-b680-4bd1-9aaf-89796eabd4ba.mp3","summary":"New Zealand’s Under 17 women’s basketball team stunned the world by finishing fifth at the World Cup in Czechia — a massive leap from their previous best of twelfth. They pulled off a thrilling 76-61 win over China in their final game, securing the spot with five wins and two losses. Victories over Egypt, Italy, Colombia, Japan, and China showcased their fire, while losses to Spain (finalists) and Canada (fourth) were tough but not enough to derail their momentum. Chief executive Belinda Edwards praised the team’s unity, grit, and dedication, calling it a proud moment for Aotearoa. This historic performance signals a bright future for women’s basketball in New Zealand, proving young talent can rise together and dominate on the global stage. 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/71381e365b541a32","meta_description":"New Zealand’s Under 17 women’s basketball team stunned the world by finishing fifth at the World Cup in Czechia — a massive leap from their previous best…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":85,"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/nz-u17-women-rise-to-fifth-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/nz-u17-women-rise-to-fifth-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}