{"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":107,"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":"2026-09-19T04:18:08.385651+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780"},"episode":{"title":"A Century of Service with Bob | Christchurch News","slug":"a-century-of-service-with-bob-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-09-11T08:00:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/a-century-of-service-with-bob-christchurch-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/cfbf91f29d9e56d1","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/aaa9e66a-d1a4-42e4-82d6-cab503ff785f.mp3","summary":"A former police officer turned centenarian, Robert Wouldes, celebrates his 100th birthday with tales of protecting Queen Elizabeth II and keeping an eye on The Beatles—plus a wild detour into running a fish and chip shop that didn’t stick. After 30+ years in uniform, including stints across New Zealand and a long tenure in Christchurch, Bob retired in 1986 but never stopped living boldly. Today, current police commander Inspector Peter Cooper calls him a living legend, praising his unforgettable stories and unwavering pride in his service. Bob’s century is proof that a life well-lived leaves ripples through history. 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/cfbf91f29d9e56d1","meta_description":"A former police officer turned centenarian, Robert Wouldes, celebrates his 100th birthday with tales of protecting Queen Elizabeth II and keeping an eye o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":99,"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/a-century-of-service-with-bob-christchurch-news/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/a-century-of-service-with-bob-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}