{"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":"Georgia Waddington Crowned Miss Universe New Zealand | Christchurch News","slug":"georgia-waddington-crowned-miss-universe-new-zealand-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-07-29T09:29:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/georgia-waddington-crowned-miss-universe-new-zealand-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/4cec1a6baa9cac46","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4c3d8469-3ca6-4ca1-97be-8234f5064aa3.mp3","summary":"Georgia Waddington just crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2026, beating 16 rivals in Auckland and set to represent Aotearoa at the 75th Miss Universe in Puerto Rico this November. A first-time pageant queen in 2023, she’s already made global waves—winning Miss Photogenic at Miss International Japan and Best Face at Miss Charm Vietnam. She’s also a passionate advocate for charity, supporting Brave Charitable Trust and Pink Ribbon New Zealand. Waddington debunks the cutthroat myth, sharing laughs with rivals—even over rugby—and says her pageant journey has unlocked new possibilities and built confidence for whatever’s next. She’s stepping into the crown from Abbigail Sturgin, continuing a legacy that traces back to 1962 and includes legend Lorraine Downes, who won Miss Universe in 1983. 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/4cec1a6baa9cac46","meta_description":"Georgia Waddington just crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2026, beating 16 rivals in Auckland and set to represent Aotearoa at the 75th Miss Universe in P…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":108,"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/georgia-waddington-crowned-miss-universe-new-zealand-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/georgia-waddington-crowned-miss-universe-new-zealand-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}