{"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":"Drinking Last Night? Don't Drive Today | Christchurch News","slug":"drinking-last-night-don-t-drive-today-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T07:04:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/drinking-last-night-don-t-drive-today-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/68dead4c38664ba0","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/df8e4a5e-16a0-43b1-b4a6-070dad21b5ff.mp3","summary":"Two drivers in Southland got caught speeding—one in a school zone—and both were over the legal alcohol limit, despite thinking they were fine after a night of drinking. They faced tickets, driving bans, and a sobering reminder: no coffee, shower, or sleep can sober you up fast enough. Police urge everyone to plan ahead and never drive impaired—it’s not just about your life, but everyone’s. Report dangerous driving to 111, or use 105 or Crime Stoppers for non-emergencies. 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/68dead4c38664ba0","meta_description":"Two drivers in Southland got caught speeding—one in a school zone—and both were over the legal alcohol limit, despite thinking they were fine after a nigh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":91,"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/drinking-last-night-don-t-drive-today-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/drinking-last-night-don-t-drive-today-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}