{"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":"Stolen War Plaques Return Again | Auckland News","slug":"stolen-war-plaques-return-again-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-20T03:21:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/stolen-war-plaques-return-again-auckland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/d8395c3460a9e58a","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5952f34c-4b50-4880-8945-833c20792ef2.mp3","summary":"Historical WWI and WWII plaques from Mitchell Park in the Eastern Bay of Plenty vanished twice—stolen, returned, then stolen again—before being recovered once more, but badly damaged. Police have charged a 52-year-old man with theft and receiving, with court next month. This isn’t the first time metal theft has hit the area; authorities are partnering with dealers and urging the public to come forward with tips. These plaques honor local sacrifices and their repeated thefts reflect a deep disrespect. Community help is vital as police work to stop this ongoing crime wave. 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/d8395c3460a9e58a","meta_description":"Historical WWI and WWII plaques from Mitchell Park in the Eastern Bay of Plenty vanished twice—stolen, returned, then stolen again—before being recovered…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":89,"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/stolen-war-plaques-return-again-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/stolen-war-plaques-return-again-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}