{"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":137,"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":"2026-06-15T14:20:49.898112+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371"},"episode":{"title":"One in Three Households Struggle with Food","slug":"one-in-three-households-struggle-with-food","published_at":"2026-06-06T02:30:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/one-in-three-households-struggle-with-food","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/989e6c7a-69a8-423e-b369-0db6361ee80e.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/989e6c7a-69a8-423e-b369-0db6361ee80e.mp3","summary":"A new Hunger Monitor report reveals shocking numbers: one in three households struggled to afford nutritious food last year, marking the first national tally and setting a critical baseline. Food banks like South Auckland’s are overwhelmed, distributing 40,000 parcels last year—up from even pandemic highs—with 177 given out daily. Shockingly, 18% faced severe food insecurity, including 12% of high-income earners (over $156K). Sixty-eight percent of struggling households reported it was their first time facing hunger. Shame and stigma keep many from seeking help, while charities see demand surge 50% since last year. Families with kids are especially hard hit, often with less than $100 left after rent and bills. Rising food costs outpace wages, leaving even working families hungry—and charities are now begging for government aid to survive. 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/f7d380de9f230298","meta_description":"A new Hunger Monitor report reveals shocking numbers: one in three households struggled to afford nutritious food last year, marking the first national ta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":117,"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/one-in-three-households-struggle-with-food/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/one-in-three-households-struggle-with-food.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}