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NZ Teen Aboard Intercepted Gaza Aid Flotilla: ‘I have been Kidnapped’

By: Lions Roar Staff Reporter October 2, 2025 AUCKLAND — An 18-year-old New Zealander participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla,...

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...

Search for Missing Persons Intensifies After Raging Bucklands Beach Fire

Auckland, NZ — A frantic search is underway for two people following a ferocious house fire that erupted at a...

Cricket Night Review: Dominant Australia Strikes in Both Women’s World Cup and Men’s T20

Date: 2nd October 2025By: Vikum Ariyaratne Australia Women beat New Zealand Women by 89 runs in World Cup opener In...

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...

Deputy Prime Minister Rebukes Government Over Election Rule Changes

In a dramatic turn at Parliament, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister has issued a blistering rebuke of the government, accusing...

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’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...

Auckland’s 2025 Mayoral Election: A City at the Crossroads

Auckland, New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, is once again heading into one of its most consequential political contests....

New risk-based quake rules aim to save owners $8.2b while targeting real danger

The Government has unveiled a major overhaul of New Zealand’s earthquake-strengthening regime, saying a new “risk-based” system will concentrate on...