National Plunge Below 30%: Curia Poll Confirms Coalition Majority Lost as Hipkins Edges Luxon
Auckland, New Zealand – Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The governing National-led coalition has suffered a major setback, losing its parliamentary...
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TRAGEDY STRIKES GAMPOLA: Three Elderly Women Killed After Car Slams into Pilgrims on Poya Day
Gampola, Sri Lanka — A profound tragedy cast a shadow over Vap Poya Day in Gampola today (October 6), as...
UN Human Rights Council Passes Resolution on Sri Lanka Despite Official Rejection
Global Pressure Mounts for Accountability, Reconciliation, and Justice in Colombo GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that underscores...
Government Unveils 33-Point Action Plan to Deliver Before Year’s End
By Lion’s Roar News Desk | Wellington | October 7, 2025 The New Zealand Government has unveiled an ambitious 33-point...
Rising Tensions Surround Winston Peters: Protests, Vandalism and a Polarising Foreign Policy
Winston Peters, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister and longstanding political figure, has found himself at the centre of intensifying public anger...
CORRUPTION SCANDAL: Hundreds Ordered to Resit Driver Tests After Alleged ‘Cash for Passes’ at Highbrook VTNZ
Auckland, New Zealand — In a shocking blow to driver safety and public trust, over 300 drivers have been ordered...
Banking Blitz: Lenders Pre-empt RBNZ, Slash Mortgage Rates in Aggressive Bid for Business
AUCKLAND, NZ — New Zealand's major banks are engaged in an aggressive price war, preemptively slashing fixed mortgage rates just...
ASB Agrees to Massive $135.6 Million Settlement in Landmark Credit Disclosure Class Action
Auckland, New Zealand — In a major development for consumer protection and the financial sector, ASB Bank has reached a...
Crown Board Fee Hikes Raise Concerns Over Service Impacts and Fiscal Strain
Lion’s Roar News | October 7, 2025 New Zealand’s public sector is facing renewed financial tension following a major government...
Government Unveils Stricter Jobseeker Support Rules and $1,000 Bonus to Push Young Kiwis Into Work
WELLINGTON — The New Zealand Government today revealed major changes to the Jobseeker Support scheme aimed primarily at youth, tightening...
A Glimmer of Peace: Hamas Agrees to Hostage Release in Response to Trump Ultimatum
In a dramatic development that could mark the beginning of the end of the Gaza war, the Hamas organization has...
China’s New ‘K-Visa’ Sparks Domestic Backlash Amid Youth Unemployment Crisis
The "K-Visa" program, designed to attract foreign high-skilled workers, has ignited fierce opposition among China’s highly educated youth, who are...
Sri Lanka and China’s Hubei Province Forge Deeper Ties Under Belt and Road Initiative
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka and China’s Hubei Province have taken another significant step in strengthening their long-standing bilateral...
ExxonMobil Weighs Anchor in Aotearoa: The Future of Mobil NZ in the Balance
Auckland, New Zealand – A ripple of anticipation, laced with a degree of uncertainty, is currently coursing through New Zealand’s...
New Zealand Backs the Future: $42 Million Investment to Boost Bioeconomy
The New Zealand government has announced a landmark investment of over NZ$42 million spread across seven years to develop a...
Tough Week for New Zealand Sport: Injuries, Washouts, and World Cup Exit
For a country that prides itself on sporting excellence, this week has proven particularly challenging for New Zealand fans. From...
Controversial Gift: FBI Director’s 3D-Printed Guns Destroyed by New Zealand Authorities
In a move that sparked intense debate over international diplomacy, firearms legislation, and the role of modern technology in law...
Deadly Car Bomb Rocks Balochistan: At Least 10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Quetta Attack
Quetta, Pakistan – October 3, 2025 – A powerful car bomb exploded outside a paramilitary base in Balochistan’s provincial capital,...
Auckland’s Ancestral Mountains to Close at Night During Guy Fawkes Season to Prevent Fire Risk
Auckland, October 3, 2025 – Auckland’s Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) will be closed to the public during evenings throughout the...
Mixed Fortunes for New Zealand Cricket: Injuries, Setbacks, and Milestones
Wellington, October 3, 2025 – New Zealand cricket finds itself at a crossroads this week, as both the men’s and...
