Putin Denounces New U.S. Sanctions as “Unfriendly Act” Amid Rising Global Oil Prices
Moscow, October 23, 2025 —Tensions between Moscow and Washington escalated further today as Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out at...
Business & Economy
Sri Lanka’s Vehicle Imports Surge to USD 1.5 Billion in 2025: Signs of Recovery or Renewed Risk?
By Lions Roar Aotearoa News | October 23, 2025 Colombo — Sri Lanka’s post-crisis economic rebound is showing strong consumer...
Nationwide “Mega Strike” Brings New Zealand to a Standstill
Auckland, October 23, 2025 –New Zealand is witnessing one of the largest coordinated industrial actions in recent history, as more...
Shelves Stocked, But Wallets Empty: Kiwis Face Grim Reality of High Food Costs
By A Lions Roar News Investigative Reporter AUCKLAND, NZ – October 18, 2025 As New Zealanders navigate the supermarket aisles...
Untangling the Red Tape: Government Launches Overdue Review of New Zealand’s Notorious Holidays Act
By A Lions Roar News Staff Reporter WELLINGTON, NZ – October 18, 2025 The New Zealand government has officially fired...
The Turning Tide? Why New Zealand’s Era of Falling Interest Rates Could Face a Sharp Reversal in 2026
By A Lions Roar News Economic Analyst WELLINGTON, New Zealand – October 17, 2025 For the first time in years,...
Golden Visa Investors Can Now Buy Luxury Homes in New Zealand
Wellington, October 16, 2025 — In a bold policy shift aimed at attracting wealthy foreign investors, the New Zealand government...
India Halts Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Pressure
India Halts Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Pressure — A Diplomatic Tightrope Between Washington and Moscow New Delhi, October 15,...
IRD’s Financial Hammer: Direct Bank Account Levies Skyrocket, Sparking Intense Debate Over State Power and Financial Distress
Wellington, New Zealand – October 15, 2025 The coercive power of the state has become startlingly real for a growing...
Mortgage Miracle: RBNZ’s Shock Cut Triggers Massive Drop in One-Year Home Loan Rates, Offering Lifeline to Struggling Homeowners
Wellington, Aotearoa — October 14, 2025 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) sent an economic shockwave through the financial...
Cost Conundrum: Retail NZ Warns Surcharge Ban is a ‘Hidden Tax’ That Will Force Up Prices for Every Kiwi Shopper
Auckland, Aotearoa — October 14, 2025 The government's popular-sounding policy aimed at eliminating annoying card surcharges has detonated into a...
Commercial Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Resurgence Amid Policy Shifts and Lower Interest Rates
Auckland, October 12, 2025 —After a period of uncertainty and subdued activity, New Zealand’s commercial property market is showing strong...
New Zealand and Singapore Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to Deepen Regional Cooperation
Auckland, October 12, 2025 —In a landmark development for the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Singapore...
RBNZ’s Sharp 50bps Rate Cut Signals Deepening Economic Concerns
Wellington, October 12, 2025 —In a surprising move that has caught financial markets and analysts off guard, the Reserve Bank...
Regulatory Pass: Auckland Airport Escapes Formal ComCom Investigation Despite Air New Zealand Complaints
By The Lions Roar News Regulatory Desk WELLINGTON — The Commerce Commission (ComCom) has made a decisive and controversial call,...
a2 Milk Expands Operations as Profits Surge on Strong Overseas Demand
By Lions Roar Business Desk – October 2025 Strong financial rebound fuels renewed investor confidence New Zealand-based dairy company a2...
NZ’S $2 BILLION PIPELINE SALE: Brookfield and Powerco Acquire Clarus—A Test of Regulatory Resolve and Energy Resilience
By The Lions Roar News Investigative Team WELLINGTON — In a landmark deal valued at approximately NZ$2 billion, the ownership...
Some mayoral outcomes (major centres) – progress / early & likely winners
Here’s what is known or strongly likely so far (as of the latest live-updates) in some of the biggest cities...
Peters Roars: Fonterra Branded Assets Sale is ‘Giving It Away’—A National Icon at the Crossroads
By Lions Roar News Investigative Team AUCKLAND — The debate over corporate strategy versus national identity reached a fever pitch...
New Zealand Faces Record Population Exodus as Tens of Thousands Seek Better Prospects Abroad
By Lion’s Roar News DeskWellington, 9 October 2025 New Zealand is witnessing one of the largest population outflows in its...
