{"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":"Rugby Club Row Sparks Community Outcry | Auckland News","slug":"rugby-club-row-sparks-community-outcry-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-20T05:44:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/rugby-club-row-sparks-community-outcry-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/e17cfeca86b3bc5e","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f4b1cf65-5a2b-449b-bb3b-8e53d7c6390e.mp3","summary":"Twelve men in Mercury Bay Rugby Club gear stormed a Coromandel bar at 12:30 AM, hurling drinks, damaging gear, and sparking chaos — including a DJ’s injury when she was forced to physically remove a violent patron. Venue owners banned the group for two years, calling it part of a toxic culture where entitled men believe they can act without consequence — especially when fueled by alcohol. The rugby club condemned the behavior, saying it violates their values, while police investigate. But the real call to action? Everyone must speak up — now — to stop this culture before it escalates. 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/e17cfeca86b3bc5e","meta_description":"Twelve men in Mercury Bay Rugby Club gear stormed a Coromandel bar at 12:30 AM, hurling drinks, damaging gear, and sparking chaos — including a DJ’s injur…","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/rugby-club-row-sparks-community-outcry-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/rugby-club-row-sparks-community-outcry-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}