NZ Retail Crisis: 61 Shops to Close in Just 10 Days as ‘Disappointment Gap’ Hits Businesses
By Lions Roar News Business Bureau AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Friday, January 16, 2026) — The New Zealand retail landscape is...
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U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Kicks Off: Two Sri Lankan-Origin Stars Set to Represent Australia
By Lions Roar News Sports Bureau HARARE / WINDHOEK (Friday, January 16, 2026) — The global stage is set for...
The Dark Side of Labubu: Global Toy Sensation Linked to Severe Labor Exploitation
By Lions Roar News Investigative Desk NEW YORK / BEIJING (Friday, January 16, 2026) — The whimsical "Labubu" dolls that...
ICC T20 Rankings: Wanindu Hasaranga Climbs to World No. 2 as Pathum Nissanka Slips
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Friday, January 16, 2026) — Sri Lankan spin sensation Wanindu Hasaranga...
X Cracks Down on AI Misuse: Grok to Block Pornographic Image Editing
By Lions Roar News Technology Desk SAN FRANCISCO (Friday, January 16, 2026) — In a major policy shift, the social...
Legendary Sri Lankan Singer Raju Bandara Passes Away at 65
By Lions Roar News Arts & Culture Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Friday, January 16, 2026) — The Sri Lankan music...
IMF Delegation to Visit Sri Lanka on January 22: Assessing Cyclone Damage and Policy Progress
By Lions Roar News Economic Desk WASHINGTON D.C. / COLOMBO (Friday, January 16, 2026) — A high-level delegation from the...
National Unity and Green Energy: Sri Lankan Leadership Marks Thai Pongal and Major Wind Power Milestone
By Lions Roar News Sri Lanka Bureau COLOMBO/JAFFNA (Friday, January 16, 2026) — Following the vibrant celebrations of Thai Pongal...
Kiwis Given Green Light for 70sqm Granny Flats: Building Consents Scrapped in Major Housing Shake-up
By Lions Roar News Housing Desk RIVERHEAD, AUCKLAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — In a landmark move to tackle New...
Second Disaster in 24 Hours: Fatal Accident at Bangkok Elevated Road Project Follows Deadly Train Tragedy
By Lions Roar News Asia Desk BANGKOK, THAILAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — Thailand’s infrastructure safety is under intense scrutiny...
Wild Weather Hits North Island: Tornadoes Strike Ōrewa and Ōtorohanga Amid Severe Thunderstorm Alerts
By Lions Roar News Weather Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — Violent weather has carved a path...
End of the ‘Razor’ Era: Scott Robertson Axed as All Blacks Head Coach Amidst World Cup Fears
By Lions Roar News Sports Bureau WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — In a decision that has sent...
‘Devastating’ Ecological Disaster: Hundreds of Ancient Eels Found Dead in Wairoa Stream
By Lions Roar News Environmental Desk WAIATAI VALLEY, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — A suspected environmental contamination has...
Urgent Warning for NZ-UK/Irish Dual Citizens: New Passport Rules Take Effect Next Month
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — Thousands of New Zealanders holding dual...
Major Emergency Response as 11 Injured in Serious Far North Collision
By Lions Roar News Northland Bureau WAIPAPAKAURI, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — A massive rescue operation was launched...
Emergency Alert: ‘Tsunami of Water’ Sweeps Cars to Sea as Record Floods Batter Great Ocean Road
By Lions Roar News Disaster Watch VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — An emergency "Take Shelter" warning remains in...
US Halts Visa Processing for 75 Nations, Including Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan; Trump Cites Security Review
By Lions Roar News Global Desk WASHINGTON D.C. (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — The United States has announced an indefinite...
Billions in Donated Medical Equipment Rotting in Sri Lankan Hospitals, Ministry Launches Probe
By Lions Roar News Health Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — A shocking revelation from health sector...
NZ Passport Slides in Global Rankings: Kiwis Now Rank 24th in Mobility Power
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk AUCKLAND, NZ (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — The New Zealand passport has taken a...
India and US Deepen Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Productive Talks on Trade, Energy, and Security
By Lions Roar News Diplomatic Correspondent NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON D.C. (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — In a significant move...
