{"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":"Psilocybin Therapy on the Rise | Auckland News","slug":"psilocybin-therapy-on-the-rise-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-06-30T07:44:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/psilocybin-therapy-on-the-rise-auckland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/113ebfd6-6b35-4487-96b7-50c9c3627798.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/113ebfd6-6b35-4487-96b7-50c9c3627798.mp3","summary":"Psilocybin, the mind-altering compound in magic mushrooms, is sparking a medical revolution—researchers are uncovering its power to break cycles of depression and addiction by rewiring negative thought patterns, unlike traditional antidepressants. But caution is key: serious psychosis risks from recreational use mean strict medical oversight is essential, especially for those with psychosis history. While Australia legalized it last year, New Zealand is still in early stages, with Medsafe accepting qualified doctor applications—but treatment remains expensive, at around $9,000, and culturally sensitive, given its deep Māori roots. With growing evidence of benefits and shifting attitudes, including from the Associate Health Minister, wider access and even public funding may soon follow. 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/f1402d2a4baf4db5","meta_description":"Psilocybin, the mind-altering compound in magic mushrooms, is sparking a medical revolution—researchers are uncovering its power to break cycles of depres…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":97,"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/psilocybin-therapy-on-the-rise-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/psilocybin-therapy-on-the-rise-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}