{"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":"Stoats Last Stand Community Victory","slug":"stoats-last-stand-community-victory","published_at":"2026-06-23T05:17:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/stoats-last-stand-community-victory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/29e2be74-15ac-40dd-bd45-4ecba37efba9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/29e2be74-15ac-40dd-bd45-4ecba37efba9.mp3","summary":"A gripping new documentary, Stoats Last Stand, reveals how a tiny island community turned the tide against a deadly invasive predator. On Waiheke Island, residents united behind a seven-year mission to eradicate stoats—once thought cute, now proven devastating to native birds. With traps in backyards, volunteer patrols led by retirees like Judy, and cutting-edge tech like AI and thermal imaging, this grassroots effort has slashed stoat numbers to just a handful. It’s a powerful story of collective action, showing how one community’s determination is sparking a wildlife comeback—and proving that when people come together, even the smallest island can become a fortress for nature. 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/404addca743a37db","meta_description":"A gripping new documentary, Stoats Last Stand, reveals how a tiny island community turned the tide against a deadly invasive predator. On Waiheke Island,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"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/stoats-last-stand-community-victory/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/stoats-last-stand-community-victory.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}