{"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":"Rotorua Council Staff Face Rising Abuse | Auckland News","slug":"rotorua-council-staff-face-rising-abuse-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-09-07T18:10:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/rotorua-council-staff-face-rising-abuse-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/3d1836be52e266b6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5c476bed-3f27-43ab-9971-4befc65cfeaa.mp3","summary":"Rotorua Lakes Council staff have endured over 150 incidents of abuse, threats, and violence in five years — from bomb scares to weapon threats — forcing leaders to confront a toxic public environment amplified by social media. The mayor shared her own online harassment over a sewer project, underscoring how widespread the hostility has become. While 157 incidents since 2021 include 14 alleged physical assaults and 3 weapon-related events, the chief executive argues the spike reflects improved reporting, not worsening conditions. Safety measures and mental health support are now prioritized, with the council urging respectful engagement and zero tolerance for abuse as they strive to protect frontline workers and rebuild trust. 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/3d1836be52e266b6","meta_description":"Rotorua Lakes Council staff have endured over 150 incidents of abuse, threats, and violence in five years — from bomb scares to weapon threats — forcing l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":114,"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/rotorua-council-staff-face-rising-abuse-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/rotorua-council-staff-face-rising-abuse-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}