{"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":"Stockton Coal Clash: Greenwashing or Gold? | Auckland News","slug":"stockton-coal-clash-greenwashing-or-gold-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T07:22:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/stockton-coal-clash-greenwashing-or-gold-auckland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1a4c569b-b902-4ae6-8a97-b6653d003f9c.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1a4c569b-b902-4ae6-8a97-b6653d003f9c.mp3","summary":"A fierce debate rages over Stockton’s coal on the West Coast, as conservationists accuse Bathurst Resources of greenwashing, claiming their coal’s “unique” emissions-reducing properties are bogus. Forest and Bird argues the coal’s global impact is minimal and expansion onto the ecologically vital Denniston Plateau—home to rare species like the Powelliphanta snail—would be devastating. But veteran geologist John Taylor counters, insisting Stockton coal’s coking strength is irreplaceable for steelmaking, justifying its premium value. With a fast-track decision looming, the clash pits economic interests against environmental protection, as science gets caught in the middle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/368f4826f88b449c","meta_description":"A fierce debate rages over Stockton’s coal on the West Coast, as conservationists accuse Bathurst Resources of greenwashing, claiming their coal’s “unique…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":117,"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/stockton-coal-clash-greenwashing-or-gold-auckland-news/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/stockton-coal-clash-greenwashing-or-gold-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}