Miracle Rescue: Three Men Survived Six Hours at Sea Clinging to a Petrol Can and One Lifejacket
By Lions Roar News Coast & Rescue Desk GISBORNE, NZ (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — Three men are recovering tonight...
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“A Lot of History Lost”: Historic Roslyn Scout Hall Engulfed by Massive Fire
By Lions Roar News South Island Bureau DUNEDIN, NZ (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — A landmark building in Dunedin’s Kaikorai...
“A Broken Man”: Waitārere Beach Shooting Identified as “Tragic Family Incident”
By Lions Roar News Crime & Community Desk WAITĀRERE BEACH, HOROWHENUA (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — The tranquil coastal community...
End of an Era: Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe to Close After 25 Years in Wellington CBD
By Lions Roar News Lifestyle & Culture Desk WELLINGTON, NZ (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — A cornerstone of Wellington’s hospitality...
“Stay in Your Lane”: Winston Peters Rebukes RBNZ Governor Over US Political Stance
By Lions Roar News Political Desk WELLINGTON, NZ (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a...
Bus Collision in New Lynn: Power Pole Toppled and Building Damaged
By Lions Roar News Local Desk AUCKLAND, NZ (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — Emergency services are currently at the scene...
Shrinking Sri Lanka: Coastal Erosion Swallows 1 Square Kilometre Every Five Years
By Lions Roar News Science & Environment Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — Sri Lanka is literally...
Stormy Shift: Heavy Rain and Severe Weather Watches Issued for Central NZ
By Lions Roar News Weather Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) — New Zealand’s settled summer weather is...
Summer of Tragedy: 22 Lives Lost in NZ Waters as Drowning Toll Skyrockets
By Lions Roar News Public Safety Desk NEW ZEALAND (January 13, 2026) — A devastating spike in water-related deaths has...
“Violence is Inappropriate”: Christchurch Mother Sentenced After Assaulting 3-Year-Old Autistic Son While Intoxicated
By Lions Roar News Crime & Justice Desk- The Original News was published by New Zealand Herald, Image credit to...
New Global Safety Leader: Air New Zealand Dethroned as World’s Safest Airline
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (January 13, 2026) — For the first time in several years,...
Traffic Chaos on SH20: Rubbish Truck Dumps Burning Load Near Lambie Drive
By Lions Roar News Traffic Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) — Commuters on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway are...
Police Swarm Hells Angels Headquarters in Mt Eden After City Centre Pursuit
By Lions Roar News Crime & Safety Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (January 13, 2026) — A major police operation unfolded...
Dual Tragedy on the Waikato River: Police Recover Two Bodies During Search for Missing Man
By Lions Roar News Public Safety Desk HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND (January 13, 2026) — A search operation for a missing...
‘Out of the Blue’: Former Media Boss Dallas Gurney Injured in Brutal Northland Store Assault
By Lions Roar News Crime & Safety Desk WHANANAKI, NORTHLAND (January 13, 2026) — A prominent community figure and store...
Adelaide Festival in Crisis: Ardern Among Dozens of Writers Boycotting Over Palestinian Author Ban
By Lions Roar News Arts & Culture Desk ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA (January 12, 2026) — Australia’s prestigious Adelaide Festival is facing...
Influencer Awarded $48,000 After Marketing Firm’s Redundancy Labeled a “Charade”
By Lions Roar News Legal Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (January 12, 2026) — A digital marketing manager, lured away from...
Teens Arrested After Terrifying Gunpoint Robbery at Northland Superette
By Lions Roar News Crime Desk OKAIHAU, NORTHLAND (January 12, 2026) — A 13-year-old and a 17-year-old are in custody...
Retail Collapse: Yoyoso Group Enters Liquidation Owing Millions; Auckland Stores Set to Close
By Lions Roar News Business Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (January 12, 2026) — The New Zealand retail landscape has been...
Kohli’s Masterclass Seals Thriller: India Edge Black Caps in 1st ODI Battle
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk VADODARA, INDIA (January 12, 2026) — Virat Kohli proved once again why he is...
