{"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":"Smart Collars Rewriting Farming Rules","slug":"smart-collars-rewriting-farming-rules","published_at":"2026-06-12T04:38:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/smart-collars-rewriting-farming-rules","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f95d11ff-a6d3-4deb-9f22-040ddc82e426.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f95d11ff-a6d3-4deb-9f22-040ddc82e426.mp3","summary":"Smart collars are revolutionizing farming in New Zealand, letting farmers herd cows with GPS, audio cues, and gentle electric pulses through virtual fences. Backed by the Prime Minister and a $3.55 million government investment, the tech promises higher productivity—especially in tough terrain—while boosting exports. Farmers report dramatic gains in efficiency and animal health, but animal welfare groups and vets warn of ethical gaps, urging clearer regulations. New Zealand lags behind Australia in oversight, prompting calls for an ethical code. This tech is seen as a bold leap forward—Kiwi innovation with big economic potential. 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/ebc03df7cd72fc29","meta_description":"Smart collars are revolutionizing farming in New Zealand, letting farmers herd cows with GPS, audio cues, and gentle electric pulses through virtual fence…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":123,"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/smart-collars-rewriting-farming-rules/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/smart-collars-rewriting-farming-rules.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}