{"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":"Eric Devos: Love, Laughter, and Legacy | Christchurch News","slug":"eric-devos-love-laughter-and-legacy-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T05:33:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/eric-devos-love-laughter-and-legacy-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/5ddcac49d820754d","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/faa735f2-c5ec-4b7a-86d2-7237b260d046.mp3","summary":"Eric Devos, beloved owner of the historic Sign of the Kiwi cafe in Christchurch, passed away last month — and the cafe itself became his final farewell. A man who turned a van into a coffee cart after earthquakes, handcrafted every table, and turned strangers into family with his boundless warmth, Eric lived his dream in New Zealand since 2002. His wife called him her rock and joy; his daughters remember his unwavering belief in them and his gift for making everyone feel at home. Eric’s legacy? A life lived loud with love, laughter, and kindness — proof that simple pleasures and human connection are the greatest gifts of all. 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/5ddcac49d820754d","meta_description":"Eric Devos, beloved owner of the historic Sign of the Kiwi cafe in Christchurch, passed away last month — and the cafe itself became his final farewell. A…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":79,"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/eric-devos-love-laughter-and-legacy-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/eric-devos-love-laughter-and-legacy-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}