{"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":"System Failure After Knee Surgery | Auckland News","slug":"system-failure-after-knee-surgery-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T08:28:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/system-failure-after-knee-surgery-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/8303cc3af975114a","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2e23b032-8c2c-4dbf-8d3a-0e36fb536e4e.mp3","summary":"A man died weeks after routine knee surgery due to a pulmonary embolism, sparking a damning investigation into systemic failures at Health NZ. Despite clear warning signs — including a blood clot, worsening pain, and discoloration — his second hospital visit was mishandled, with critical medical discussions undocumented and senior oversight not properly sought. The Health and Disability Commissioner found Health NZ in breach of consumer rights for failing to provide care with reasonable skill and attention, while acknowledging the tragic, low-probability nature of the complication. The family, heartbroken and furious, says he deserved better — a sentiment echoing a deeper concern for all who rely on the health system. 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/8303cc3af975114a","meta_description":"A man died weeks after routine knee surgery due to a pulmonary embolism, sparking a damning investigation into systemic failures at Health NZ. Despite cle…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":105,"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/system-failure-after-knee-surgery-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/system-failure-after-knee-surgery-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}