{"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-2","published_at":"2026-07-15T05:09:05+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-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/5cd097043300f76c","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9eb82c5a-f000-498b-bff9-768fcd4aafd4.mp3","summary":"Paul Henry, veteran broadcaster and media icon, has officially thrown his hat into the political ring as a new candidate for the Act Party, a move that’s sending shockwaves through New Zealand’s political scene. Announced by Act leader David Seymour, Henry’s transition from commentary to candidacy signals a bold pivot—and raises big questions: What’s driving this late-career shift? How will his media savvy translate into political action? With his massive public profile and loyal fanbase, Henry’s entry is poised to energize the Act Party, reshape voter perceptions, and inject fresh momentum into the campaign trail. The political world is watching closely to see how this media titan navigates the halls of power—and what policies he’ll champion to make his mark. 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/5cd097043300f76c","meta_description":"Paul Henry, veteran broadcaster and media icon, has officially thrown his hat into the political ring as a new candidate for the Act Party, a move that’s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":78,"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-2/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-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}