{"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":"Councillor Runs for Parliament Amid Controversy | Christchurch News","slug":"councillor-runs-for-parliament-amid-controversy-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-07-19T20:37:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/councillor-runs-for-parliament-amid-controversy-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/4f56e339a54c9057","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a7b7d9db-a429-4f74-9840-c452a357ffbd.mp3","summary":"Selwyn councillor Elizabeth Mundt is making a bold political leap—stepping into the race for Parliament as New Zealand First’s candidate, despite being sidelined from council duties since a serious horse-riding concussion. With the election just weeks away, the council is staying neutral while reviewing legal protocols, as Mundt faces off against a crowded field including Labour, National, Greens, and independents—all vying to unseat long-serving MP Nicola Grigg. Her ties to controversial groups and campaign manager’s affiliations add intrigue, while the council’s focus remains on preserving public trust and clarity as this high-stakes local-to-national crossover unfolds. 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/4f56e339a54c9057","meta_description":"Selwyn councillor Elizabeth Mundt is making a bold political leap—stepping into the race for Parliament as New Zealand First’s candidate, despite being si…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"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/councillor-runs-for-parliament-amid-controversy-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/councillor-runs-for-parliament-amid-controversy-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}