{"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":"Kaikoura Flood Emergency Live | Christchurch News","slug":"kaikoura-flood-emergency-live-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-07-07T00:47:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/kaikoura-flood-emergency-live-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/84b5d54baf6111fc","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b8d4f488-6e59-45f3-a67c-acadd80378ca.mp3","summary":"Severe flooding and extreme weather have triggered a state of emergency in Kaikōura, with residents urged to evacuate flood-prone zones—especially those affected by ’93 floods—and head to higher ground. Power outages are widespread, with repairs taking days; one outage on Inland Road affects 44 homes. Emergency crews rescued a stranded motorist near Hanmer Springs and responded to a deadly crash on Inland Kaikoura Road, where two were seriously injured. Police have shut down Inland Kaikoura Road and State Highway One due to dangerous creek overflows and bridge damage. A red heavy rain warning remains in effect for 36–48 hours, with heavy rain expected in the Kaikoura ranges. Authorities strongly advise against all travel to the area for the next two days. 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/84b5d54baf6111fc","meta_description":"Severe flooding and extreme weather have triggered a state of emergency in Kaikōura, with residents urged to evacuate flood-prone zones—especially those a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":97,"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/kaikoura-flood-emergency-live-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/kaikoura-flood-emergency-live-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}