{"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":"Mak the Therapy Dog Gets Life-Changing Surgery | Christchurch News","slug":"mak-the-therapy-dog-gets-life-changing-surgery-christchurch-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T09:57:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/mak-the-therapy-dog-gets-life-changing-surgery-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/7329c74f1a2b81f3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/99cd6db2-f0e5-4be8-9a76-51e90b0a4d27.mp3","summary":"A golden retriever named Mak, a beloved therapy dog in New Zealand, is set to undergo a groundbreaking surgery this September to fix a rare jaw condition that’s left him unable to open his mouth—or even yawn properly. With a tooth piercing his nasal cavity and standard treatments impossible, Mak’s life-changing procedure will be the first of its kind in the country, involving a global team of specialists. Despite his own pain, Mak has spent years bringing comfort to children, travelers, and grieving hearts—including his owner, Kaye Jones. Now, after years of quietly giving love, it’s his turn to receive it. 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/7329c74f1a2b81f3","meta_description":"A golden retriever named Mak, a beloved therapy dog in New Zealand, is set to undergo a groundbreaking surgery this September to fix a rare jaw condition…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":106,"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/mak-the-therapy-dog-gets-life-changing-surgery-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/mak-the-therapy-dog-gets-life-changing-surgery-christchurch-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}