{"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":"Pensioners Struggle with Rising Costs","slug":"pensioners-struggle-with-rising-costs","published_at":"2026-05-19T06:47:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/pensioners-struggle-with-rising-costs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/de65530f-a1e9-4957-9e6e-b6be59b921e2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/de65530f-a1e9-4957-9e6e-b6be59b921e2.mp3","summary":"Rising Costs of Living: A Struggle for Pensioners - The podcast episode delves into the harsh reality of pensioners grappling with escalating living expenses. With essentials like fuel, electricity, and groceries becoming increasingly unaffordable, many are forced to make tough choices, often sacrificing small luxuries to cover basic needs. Global events, such as rising oil prices, exacerbate the situation, as pensions often fail to keep pace with inflation. The episode highlights the daily struggles of pensioners, from cutting back on coffee and meat to meticulous budgeting and relying on public transport. Despite their efforts, unexpected expenses can still be a major setback, widening the gap between income and expenses. 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/3c26667bf5e7b6de","meta_description":"Rising Costs of Living: A Struggle for Pensioners - The podcast episode delves into the harsh reality of pensioners grappling with escalating living expen…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":104,"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/pensioners-struggle-with-rising-costs/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/pensioners-struggle-with-rising-costs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}