{"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":"Murray Kirk Remembered Through Community Love","slug":"murray-kirk-remembered-through-community-love","published_at":"2026-06-16T23:30:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780/murray-kirk-remembered-through-community-love","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0a19ff54-4b41-46d7-b45c-822dbf3c3e33.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/0a19ff54-4b41-46d7-b45c-822dbf3c3e33.mp3","summary":"Murray Kirky Kirk, a beloved shearer and contractor who passed at 52 after battling stroke, brain tumor, and seizures, is being honored by a community that adores him. His funeral at the WS Hickey Woolstore in Oturehua was filled with love, as neighbors and friends rallied around his wife Lizzie, who cherished his playful nicknames and teasing affection. In his honor, Earnscleugh Station High Country Genetics auctioned a bull, Earnscleugh Thyme, for $13,000 — even a stranger bought it, calling Kirky a worthy cause. A sheara-thon, Clip for a Cause, also raised funds, with Kirky himself shearing the final lamb. From farming to Australia and back, Kirky’s legacy of hard work and deep community ties lives on through the outpouring of support that proves his impact was profound. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/b3a10e66dcc6c5b9","meta_description":"Murray Kirky Kirk, a beloved shearer and contractor who passed at 52 after battling stroke, brain tumor, and seizures, is being honored by a community tha…","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/murray-kirk-remembered-through-community-love/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/murray-kirk-remembered-through-community-love.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}