ANZ and Westpac Respond Swiftly to OCR Cut: Floating & Flexible Loan Rates Lowered, Signals of Relief for Borrowers
By Lions Roar News — Wellington / Auckland, New Zealand In a move that sent ripples through the banking and...
Business & Economy
RBNZ Overhauls Financial System Oversight with New Financial Policy Committee
By | October 8, 2025 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has announced a landmark institutional reform aimed at...
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...
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...
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...
The Warehouse Group Loses Money Again, But Sees Hope for the Future
Auckland, NZ — The Warehouse Group, the company that owns The Warehouse (the 'red sheds'), Noel Leeming, and Warehouse Stationery...
New Zealand’s Economic Struggles: Real Income Growth Among the Weakest Globally
By Lion's Roar Economic Journalist In recent years, New Zealand's economic performance has drawn increasing concern from economists, policymakers, and...
New Zealand’s Revamped Golden Visa Scheme Sparks Global Investment Wave
New Zealand’s government is celebrating an unexpected surge in demand for its recently revamped Active Investor Plus visa, better known...
New Zealand on the Brink of a Renewable Energy Boom: Government Backs Energy Giants with Infrastructure Funding
New Zealand’s energy sector is preparing for a transformative decade as the government announces fresh capital backing for its majority-owned...
BNZ Cuts One-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate to 4.49% Ahead of Expected OCR Reduction
By Lions Roar News Staff In a strategic move ahead of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) anticipated Official...
“East Auckland’s Rā Hihi Flyover Opens Early and Under Budget, Paving the Way for Smoother Commutes”
In a significant milestone for East Auckland's infrastructure, the Rā Hihi flyover—part of the Eastern Busway project—has opened ahead of...
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Investment Landscape in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
By Lion's Roar Economic reporter In 2025, Sri Lanka's foreign investment landscape presents a complex picture. While the country has...
Sri Lankan President’s Landmark Visit to Japan: A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Tokyo, Japan – The recent official tour of Japan by the President of Sri Lanka marked a historic moment in...
Sweden’s Anna Breman Appointed as First Female Governor of Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amid Recession Fears
Wellington, September 27, 2025 – In a historic move, the New Zealand Government has appointed Swedish economist Anna Breman as...
Why Are Chinese Containers Being Abandoned at Mexican Ports?
September 26, 2025 – Lion’s Roar News Feature An unusual trade development came to light last week at Manzanillo Port...
Sri Lanka Overhauls Port City Incentives Amid Financial Consolidation
Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 22, 2025: The Sri Lankan Government has announced a significant overhaul of incentives for investors...
Calls Grow for Economic “Rescue Plan” Amid Shrinking GDP
Government faces pressure as analysts and opposition demand clarity on growth strategy New Zealand’s economy has entered troubled waters, with...
