{"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":"Students Working Too Much","slug":"students-working-too-much","published_at":"2026-06-07T18:40:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/students-working-too-much","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e4473c9b-bbd4-4c77-8617-0a064c48b425.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e4473c9b-bbd4-4c77-8617-0a064c48b425.mp3","summary":"Teenagers across the country are working punishing hours—sometimes 20 to 50 per week—to support their families amid soaring living costs, risking their education and mental health. Reports warn that even 16–20 hours can harm learning, trapping kids in low-wage jobs and blocking dreams of becoming doctors or lawyers. Families struggle to afford basics like water and electricity, with one teen’s dad working Uber nights then launching a roadside stall to save for a trip home to Samoa. Teachers see the toll: lower attendance, focus, and energy. Though the Ministry of Education doesn’t track student work hours, they affirm legal protections for education. Still, some students are pushing back—vowing to break the cycle through careers in construction or engineering to build a brighter future for themselves and their families. 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/77eb77a487fb63e0","meta_description":"Teenagers across the country are working punishing hours—sometimes 20 to 50 per week—to support their families amid soaring living costs, risking their ed…","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/students-working-too-much/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/students-working-too-much.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}