{"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":"Sea Lions on Roads Threaten Lives","slug":"sea-lions-on-roads-threaten-lives","published_at":"2026-06-07T18:17:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/sea-lions-on-roads-threaten-lives","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/46baecda-a007-4eb3-b680-37b6f2b63131.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/46baecda-a007-4eb3-b680-37b6f2b63131.mp3","summary":"Sea lions are crashing into cars in Dunedin, New Zealand — and scientists warn it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. These massive, growing populations of endangered pakake are increasingly venturing into urban zones, ignoring traffic like it’s nothing. Two pups were already killed last month, and with visibility issues and fearless behavior, the danger is real. A speed limit drop to 80 kph on Taieri Mouth Road is being considered — a sign the council is taking this seriously. Conservation wins, but safety risks are rising as these majestic creatures reclaim their coastal home. 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/e34a68f65b4d002e","meta_description":"Sea lions are crashing into cars in Dunedin, New Zealand — and scientists warn it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. These massive, growing…","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/sea-lions-on-roads-threaten-lives/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/sea-lions-on-roads-threaten-lives.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}