{"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":"Paul Henry Joins Act Party | Auckland News","slug":"paul-henry-joins-act-party-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T08:27:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/paul-henry-joins-act-party-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/8cf2581f687378e8","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e553ed74-3eb1-4ba3-88e9-370ffddc68f0.mp3","summary":"Paul Henry’s political leap is electrifying New Zealand’s media and political scenes as he officially joins the Act Party to run in the 2026 election, stepping down from TVNZ’s board in the same day. Praised by Act leader David Seymour as “sharp, fearless, and an exceptional communicator,” Henry’s move isn’t about desperation—it’s about conviction, fueled by his belief that the country is becoming “poorer, less ambitious, and divided by race.” His broadcasting career, riddled with controversy—from offensive remarks about Stephanie Mills to a $3,000 fine for mispronouncing Delhi’s Chief Minister—has made him a polarizing figure. He’s also drawn fire for his nudism advocacy, Trump support, and a photo of himself wearing a “I’m voting for the convicted felon” hat. Reflecting on his past, Henry admits his blunt, unfiltered style may no longer fit today’s “prissy” media landscape—but he’s ready to bring that same raw honesty to politics, declaring he’s “just a bloke calling it as I see it.” 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/8cf2581f687378e8","meta_description":"Paul Henry’s political leap is electrifying New Zealand’s media and political scenes as he officially joins the Act Party to run in the 2026 election, ste…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"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/paul-henry-joins-act-party-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/paul-henry-joins-act-party-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}