{"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":"Self-Defense or Murder in the Shadows","slug":"self-defense-or-murder-in-the-shadows","published_at":"2026-06-22T07:02:40+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/self-defense-or-murder-in-the-shadows","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/886bb4fe-6b7d-4e06-bf8e-113353c39821.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/886bb4fe-6b7d-4e06-bf8e-113353c39821.mp3","summary":"A woman stands trial for murder after fatally stabbing her partner in May 2025, with prosecutors arguing it was a deliberate act—not self-defense—that carried a high risk of death. The defense counters, painting her partner as a violent gang member with a history of abuse, claiming she acted in self-defense. Key evidence includes the victim’s fatal neck wound, the accused’s blood-spattered face (as described by a friend), and medical reports showing no injuries on her—used by the prosecution to suggest her response was excessive. The court urges jurors to weigh all evidence without bias, balancing the victim’s violent past with the accused’s lived reality, as the case hinges on whether her actions were truly defensive or premeditated. 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/27bc900ce73b2d6e","meta_description":"A woman stands trial for murder after fatally stabbing her partner in May 2025, with prosecutors arguing it was a deliberate act—not self-defense—that car…","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/self-defense-or-murder-in-the-shadows/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/self-defense-or-murder-in-the-shadows.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}