{"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":"PIQA Red Pear: Revolutionizing the Pear Industry","slug":"piqa-red-pear-revolutionizing-the-pear-industry","published_at":"2026-05-19T04:07:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/piqa-red-pear-revolutionizing-the-pear-industry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ea0d5ffb-a322-42a8-91da-09ad66a112d2.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ea0d5ffb-a322-42a8-91da-09ad66a112d2.mp3","summary":"New Zealands PIQA Red Pear: A Game-Changer in the Pear Industry The PIQA Red Pear, a new variety bred for crispness and longevity, is making waves in the international market, fetching around seven dollars per fruit. This red-skinned, European-shaped pear with Asian pear flesh and tropical flavor is a result of a twenty-year collaboration between Prevar and the Bioeconomy Science Institute. With nearly 180,000 trees across New Zealand, this years harvest of 1.6 million kilograms marks a significant step for the pear industry. Growers like Nick Bednarek are reaping the benefits, with their orchards first commercial export. Prevar aims to make PIQA Red a global brand, challenging the perception of pears as unreliable. Half of this seasons harvest is headed overseas, while the other half is available in New Zealand supermarkets. 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/05e11cfab01b7b21","meta_description":"New Zealands PIQA Red Pear: A Game-Changer in the Pear Industry The PIQA Red Pear, a new variety bred for crispness and longevity, is making waves in the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":119,"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/piqa-red-pear-revolutionizing-the-pear-industry/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/piqa-red-pear-revolutionizing-the-pear-industry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}