{"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":"Vaping Divide Shuts Down Smokefree Trust | Auckland News","slug":"vaping-divide-shuts-down-smokefree-trust-auckland-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T06:34:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371/vaping-divide-shuts-down-smokefree-trust-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/634cd82535edaee6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7b882fcc-869c-4e1d-a489-624dcce73c43.mp3","summary":"After 30 years of helping smokers quit, Wellington’s Takiri Mai Te Ata Trust is shutting down — not because it’s failing, but because it refuses to promote vaping, a requirement for its government funding. The trust believes pushing e-cigarettes as a quitting tool undermines its mission to eliminate harm, especially as youth vaping rates soar. While Health NZ tried to find a compromise, no agreement was reached. Meanwhile, rival group Action for Smokefree 2025 backs vaping as a safer alternative, citing success stories and lower death risks. The clash exposes a deeper public health dilemma: how to help smokers quit without risking new addictions — and whether vaping is truly the bridge or the trap. 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/634cd82535edaee6","meta_description":"After 30 years of helping smokers quit, Wellington’s Takiri Mai Te Ata Trust is shutting down — not because it’s failing, but because it refuses to promot…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"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/vaping-divide-shuts-down-smokefree-trust-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/vaping-divide-shuts-down-smokefree-trust-auckland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}