{"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":"Ruapehu’s Fury and the Lives It Saved","slug":"ruapehu-s-fury-and-the-lives-it-saved","published_at":"2026-06-23T01:59:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/ruapehu-s-fury-and-the-lives-it-saved","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2b8fa0ad-7c72-4a5b-b80e-bd5cc4c36964.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2b8fa0ad-7c72-4a5b-b80e-bd5cc4c36964.mp3","summary":"Thirty years ago, Mount Ruapehu erupted with devastating force, sending ash and boulders soaring into the sky—some witnesses called it awe-inspiring, others terrifying. Months of warning signs led to a critical last-minute decision: closing a ski lift that likely saved lives. The eruption triggered deadly lahars and paralyzed the North Island, but also revealed the power of swift emergency response. For locals, Ruapehu isn’t just a hazard—it’s a revered ancestor, a living part of their identity and heritage. 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/9c279c1ab81ffad2","meta_description":"Thirty years ago, Mount Ruapehu erupted with devastating force, sending ash and boulders soaring into the sky—some witnesses called it awe-inspiring, othe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"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/ruapehu-s-fury-and-the-lives-it-saved/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/ruapehu-s-fury-and-the-lives-it-saved.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}