{"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":"Severe Storms Hit Auckland and Beyond","slug":"severe-storms-hit-auckland-and-beyond","published_at":"2026-06-05T03:53:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/severe-storms-hit-auckland-and-beyond","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/76ffbc34-1e6d-4f8a-a078-147bd75d2b54.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/76ffbc34-1e6d-4f8a-a078-147bd75d2b54.mp3","summary":"Auckland braces for severe thunderstorms today, with a watch in effect from 3 PM to 8 PM—perfect timing for school pickups and commutes. Expect heavy rain, 100km/h gusts, and even a small tornado risk. Northland and Waikato are also under alert. Emergency crews warn: don’t drive or walk through floodwaters. Sixty-two hundred lightning strikes already hit Nelson, Tasman, and Wellington overnight. Storms could linger through the weekend—stay informed and stay safe. 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/a511da1855b95aee","meta_description":"Auckland braces for severe thunderstorms today, with a watch in effect from 3 PM to 8 PM—perfect timing for school pickups and commutes. Expect heavy rain…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":87,"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/severe-storms-hit-auckland-and-beyond/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/severe-storms-hit-auckland-and-beyond.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}