Wynyard Quarter park taking shape as Te Ara Tukutuku earthworks progress in $320m regeneration start
AUCKLAND, NZ – November 6, 2025 — The transformation of Auckland’s waterfront is moving into its most ambitious phase yet,...
Community and Social News
Desecration and Disorder: Police Condemn “Disrespectful” Funeral Burnouts at Auckland Cemetery, Make Arrests
By The Lion’s Roar News International Desk AUCKLAND— A solemn farewell in an Auckland cemetery descended into chaotic disorder last...
? Crisis of Confidence: 120 NZ Police Officers Investigated Over Falsified Breath Tests, Totaling 30,000 Anomalies
By The Lion’s Roar News International Desk AUCKLAND— New Zealand Police are facing a significant crisis of public trust after...
140 New Hospital Beds to be Fast-Tracked in Major Capacity Boost
WELLINGTON – The New Zealand health system is set for a significant injection of capacity with the Government today announcing...
Tragedy at Mihintale: Falling Bo Tree Kills Pilgrim, Injures Child
MIHINTALE, SRI LANKA – A devastating accident occurred at the sacred Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya yesterday (October 27th) when a...
NZ Man Jailed Over International Call Centre Scam That Stole Pensioner’s Life Savings
Auckland, NZ – A New Zealand man who acted as a "money mule" for an international call centre scam that...
Māori Wards Reduced in Council Representation: Democracy or Disempowerment?
Wellington | October 16, 2025By Lion’s Roar News Staff Writer A major shift has taken place in New Zealand’s local...
Crisis of Confidence: Mount Lavinia Court Clash Escalates as Police Officer Granted Bail, While Senior Lawyer Faces Contempt Threat
Colombo, Sri Lanka — October 14, 2025 The integrity of Sri Lanka’s judicial premises has been severely tested following an...
Public Outcry as Senior Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake Caught on Video Threatening Police Officer at Mount Lavinia Court
Colombo, October 12, 2025 —A major controversy has erupted in Sri Lanka’s legal and judicial community following the release of...
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...
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...
Coordinated Chaos: Over 50,000 Workers Set to Walk Off Job in Massive October Strike
By LIONS ROAR News Team Auckland/Wellington, 2 October 2025 — New Zealand's public sector faces unprecedented disruption this month as...
Expert Panel Urges New Ministerial Portfolio to Combat Organised Crime, Calling It New Zealand’s “Number One Security Threat”
In a move that has already stirred political debate and public concern, an expert panel has called on the New...
New Zealand Holds Back on Recognising Palestine, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution
Wellington, September 27, 2025 – New Zealand has decided not to formally recognise Palestine “at this time,” Foreign Minister Winston...
Youth Voices: What New Zealand Teens in 2030 Want for Their Country
Auckland, Sept. 25 — As New Zealand looks toward an uncertain decade marked by climate challenges, rapid technological change, and...
Lantern Magic and Mooncakes: Auckland’s Moon Festival Lights Up Balmoral
Auckland, September 25, 2025 — More than 50 giant handcrafted lanterns from China will illuminate the Auckland suburb of Balmoral...
Where Aucklanders Want to Live: Land Value Study Highlights Housing Demand
New research reveals location is still king in the city’s housing market Auckland Council’s Chief Economist has released new findings...
Haere rā Britomart, Kia ora Waitematā Station
Auckland’s central train station officially adopts its new name Aucklanders travelling through the city’s downtown rail hub will notice a...
Debate Heats Up Over Dunedin’s $92 Million Smooth Hill Landfill Project
Dunedin, Sept. 16 – A major dispute has emerged in Dunedin’s local political scene over the future of the controversial...
All Three Children of Fugitive Tom Phillips Reunited Safely with Authorities in New Zealand
Waikato, New Zealand – September 8, 2025 – In a relief-filled development after nearly four years of uncertainty, all three...
