Three-Way Split Confirmed: Record-Breaking $55 Million Powerball Jackpot Lands in Kawerau, Christchurch, and Auckland
AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND – The mystery is over. Lotto NZ has revealed the three lucky locations where the record-shattering $55...
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Three-Way Split: Kiwi Powerball Dreams Come True as Record $55M Jackpot Lands
AUCKLAND, AOTEAROA – The feverish nationwide anticipation surrounding the record-breaking, must-win $55 million Powerball jackpot culminated on Saturday night, delivering...
Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Amid Fiery Opposition Accusations of ‘People’s Oppression’
Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 14, 2025 – Sri Lanka’s Parliament delivered a strong endorsement to the government’s economic blueprint...
NZ Expat Exodus Hits Record High, Sparking GDP Crisis Calls
Wellington, New Zealand – November 14, 2025 – New Zealand's population balance is facing a dramatic shift as the country’s...
Parliament’s Productive Week: Four Bills Pass Amidst Political Firestorms
Wellington, New Zealand – November 14, 2025 – Despite a week dominated by political controversies – including ongoing tensions within...
West Auckland Set for $300m Twin-Tower Project to House Film Industry Workforce
Auckland, New Zealand – November 13, 2025 – West Auckland's residential landscape is poised for a significant transformation with the...
Costco Confirms Second New Zealand Giant, Drury Set for Economic Roar
Auckland, New Zealand –13th November 2025 – The retail landscape of New Zealand is poised for another seismic shift, as...
US Government Shutdown Enters Uncharted Waters: Air Travel Chaos Looms as Senate Scrambles for a Solution
By Lions Roar News Global Affairs Desk WASHINGTON D.C., USA — The United States government is navigating an unprecedented crisis,...
THE GREAT RECKONING: President Anura Kumara’s 2026 Budget Solidifies the Turn from Austerity to Structural Discipline
By Lions Roar News Economic Bureau COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — In a momentous address to the nation's Parliament on Friday,...
Plenty of Competition: Independent Supermarket Takes on Duopoly in Upper Hutt
By Our Business & Community Correspondent Published: Friday, November 7, 2025 Upper Hutt, NZ – The landscape of grocery shopping...
Ponsonby Parking Showdown: AT Proposes Extending Paid Hours to Curb ‘Free-for-All’ Evening Chaos
Auckland Transport (AT) is moving to tackle the chronic evening parking congestion in Ponsonby, proposing a significant extension of paid...
NZ Launches $1M ‘Business Investor Work Visa’ to Replace Entrepreneur Pathway, Targeting Scalable Growth
By Lions Roar News Economic Desk Auckland, NZ – November 6, 2025 The New Zealand Government today officially launched its...
The Phoenix Rises: The Body Shop Makes Dramatic Relaunch in New Zealand Under Local Ownership
By The Lion’s Roar News International Desk AUCKLAND— Just months after its complete closure and liquidation, beloved ethical beauty retailer...
Jobless Jitters: New Zealand’s Unemployment Rate Poised to Hit Multi-Year High as Economy Cools
AUCKLAND, NZ – New Zealand’s labour market is bracing for another set of bleak figures this week, with the upcoming...
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna Secures Global Spotlight: Ranked Among Lonely Planet’s Top 25 Destinations for 2026
COLOMBO, – Sri Lanka is celebrating a major international tourism victory as Jaffna has been named one of the world's...
Trump’s Asia Diplomatic Blitz: From Tokyo’s Red Carpet to Southeast Asian Peacemaker ??️
TOKYO/BANGKOK – US President Donald Trump is currently midway through a high-stakes Asia tour, a diplomatic whirlwind that has seen...
Global Trade Tensions Eased: US-China Announce Framework Deal, TikTok Sale Finalized ?
SEOUL/KUALA LUMPUR – A significant diplomatic breakthrough has been reached between the world's two largest economies, the United States and...
Money vs. Home – The Fight for New Zealand’s Cops
The Big Story: Australia is trying to steal New Zealand's police officers with big money offers. New Zealand’s top policeman,...
Major Cost-Saving Initiative: Sri Lanka Army Engineers Regiment Slashes Government Spending by Rs. 10 Million Monthly
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Sri Lanka Army is demonstrating significant financial prudence and resourcefulness, announcing a major initiative that...
GrabOne Collapse: Iconic NZ Deals Platform Owes Creditors Over $16.5 Million
Auckland, October 24, 2025 – Lions Roar Aotearoa News One of New Zealand’s most recognisable online shopping and discount platforms,...
