{"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":"Joanne Wheeler Shines in Shirley Valentine | Christchurch News","slug":"joanne-wheeler-shines-in-shirley-valentine-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-07-20T09:08:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/joanne-wheeler-shines-in-shirley-valentine-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/7de2e44a6bdb2942","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c37a1a19-a626-45e8-a8d1-b8cee525352d.mp3","summary":"Joanne Wheeler is stealing the show in Riccarton Players’ riveting production of Shirley Valentine, delivering a powerhouse performance that feels like Broadway magic in a community theater setting. With natural charisma and emotional depth, she transforms the one-woman show into an intimate, unforgettable experience. Michelle Holland also shines in alternate performances, and director Susan Cameron masterfully balances humor and heart. Behind the scenes, every detail—from set to sound to wardrobe—is meticulously crafted, proving this is community theater at its finest. Willy Russell’s timeless script, brought to life with stunning authenticity, captures the universal ache of longing and reinvention. Don’t miss this triumph of local talent. 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/7de2e44a6bdb2942","meta_description":"Joanne Wheeler is stealing the show in Riccarton Players’ riveting production of Shirley Valentine, delivering a powerhouse performance that feels like Br…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":114,"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/joanne-wheeler-shines-in-shirley-valentine-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/joanne-wheeler-shines-in-shirley-valentine-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}