{"podcast":{"title":"Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780","podcast_index_feed_id":7854780,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/5c4be9bd-b006-4118-b221-153d4709901e.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":31,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story. Christchurch News Today delivers fast, focused updates on the stories shaping the South Island, New Zealand—covering local government, development, business, community, 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 Christchurch. Produced by AI as part of The Daily News Now network. Advertise with us: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T20:19:01.700526+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780"},"episode":{"title":"100-Game Blazer Amid MND Diagnosis","slug":"100-game-blazer-amid-mnd-diagnosis","published_at":"2026-06-14T20:49:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/100-game-blazer-amid-mnd-diagnosis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0e0bd8ec-4cbd-4816-83e0-412200e7293b.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0e0bd8ec-4cbd-4816-83e0-412200e7293b.mp3","summary":"In a heartwarming gesture, Thomas Cockburn, a 28-year-old rugby player diagnosed with MND just three games shy of his 100th match, received his long-awaited 100-game blazer from the Springston Rugby Club. The club honored his unwavering dedication despite his illness, and Cockburn, touched by the gesture, expressed deep gratitude. His journey since diagnosis — from seeking help for pain to adapting his home and planning a European honeymoon — reflects resilience. The moment, described as emotional by teammates, underscores the power of community and the enduring spirit of sport beyond the field. 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/ac5e489590341e0b","meta_description":"In a heartwarming gesture, Thomas Cockburn, a 28-year-old rugby player diagnosed with MND just three games shy of his 100th match, received his long-await…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":87,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/episodes/100-game-blazer-amid-mnd-diagnosis/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/100-game-blazer-amid-mnd-diagnosis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}