{"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":"Sydney’s Streets in Crosshairs Again | Auckland News","slug":"sydney-s-streets-in-crosshairs-again-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-09-03T16:29:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/sydney-s-streets-in-crosshairs-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/427a99fb14f38ffd","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f552d22e-61dd-4d14-9cd4-e10c052513f4.mp3","summary":"Two deadly shootings in under 24 hours have sent shockwaves through Sydney, with a man killed outside his home while picking up kids — sparking fears of escalating gang violence and mistaken identity. Police confirm at least six innocent lives lost in the past 18 months, with officials stressing they’re not losing control — despite chilling online boasts from underworld figures and rising civilian casualties. Detectives say inexperienced hitmen, hired offshore, are making fatal errors, targeting the wrong people by name or association. The Premier has been briefed as authorities ramp up arrests and vow to keep the streets safe — even as children remain caught in the crossfire. 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/427a99fb14f38ffd","meta_description":"Two deadly shootings in under 24 hours have sent shockwaves through Sydney, with a man killed outside his home while picking up kids — sparking fears of e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":107,"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/sydney-s-streets-in-crosshairs-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/sydney-s-streets-in-crosshairs-again-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}