Government Unveils ‘Super Ministry’: Housing, Transport, Environment to Merge in Bid for Integrated Growth
By Lions Roar News Political Correspondent WELLINGTON, NZ – The Government has announced the creation of a massive new agency,...
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Bondi Massacre Aftershock: Experts Warn NZ is “A Small Millimetre Away” from Another Mass-Casualty Event
By Lions Roar News National Security Team AUCKLAND, NZ – The horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, over the...
Heavy Showers and Strong Winds Set to Disrupt Auckland Afternoon Commute
By Lions Roar News Weather Desk AUCKLAND, NZ – Aucklanders are being warned to prepare for a significant disruption to...
Fiscal Reality Check: Treasury Pushes Surplus Past 2029 as National’s Debt Goal Slips1
By Lions Roar News Business & Finance Team WELLINGTON, NZ – New Zealand’s economic recovery is proving to be slower...
RISING TIDE: Mortgage Rate Hikes Rock NZ Homeowners as RBNZ Governor Intervenes
Auckland, New Zealand – December 15, 2025 – New Zealand's mortgage landscape has been dramatically reshaped over the past week,...
New Zealand to Introduce Major Education Quality Reform in 2026: What Students and Visa Holders Need to Know
Wellington, New Zealand — New Zealand is preparing to introduce a significant reform to its education quality assurance system from...
WOF Overhaul Faces Heavy Criticism: Motor Industry Warns Longer Intervals Will Lead to Higher Repair Bills and Unsafe Roads
By Lions Roar News Automotive Correspondent AUCKLAND, NZ – A major government proposal to drastically change the frequency of Warrant...
Travel Warning: Government Urges Early Passport Renewal as 1.3 Million Kiwis Face Impending Expiry Surge
By Lions Roar News Travel Correspondent WELLINGTON – The New Zealand Government is sounding the alarm, urging citizens to check...
Kiwi Agencies Had Warned: Bondi Beach Attack Underscores NZ’s Own Extremist Threat to Crowded Spaces
By Lions Roar News National Security Correspondent AUCKLAND/WELLINGTON – The devastating antisemitic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which claimed...
UN Issues Stern Criticism of New Zealand’s Treatment of Māori — What It Means and Why the Stakes Are High
Wellington, Aotearoa — A major international spotlight has turned toward New Zealand this month, as the United Nations Committee on...
New Zealand’s Monetary Tightrope: Fragile Economy Persists Despite OCR Cuts
Wellington, New Zealand — In late November 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) delivered its ninth cut to...
Sri Lanka- Greek Bond Case Withdrawn: Ex-Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal Acquitted
By Lions Roar News Financial Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – In a significant development that closes a long-running legal saga,...
Three More Arrests in Kyle Whorrall Murder Investigation: US Student’s Death Continues to Rock Auckland
By Lions Roar News Crime Desk AUCKLAND, NZ – The investigation into the brutal murder of American student Kyle Whorrall...
One-Stop Shop on Your Phone: Govt.nz App Launches to Transform New Zealand’s Digital Services
By Lions Roar News Technology Correspondent WELLINGTON – The New Zealand Government has officially launched its new mobile application, the...
Crisis on the Street: New Zealand’s Welfare System Leaves the Vulnerable Spiralling, CAB Report Reveals
By Lions Roar News Staff AUCKLAND/WELLINGTON – A devastating new report from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has exposed the...
Direct Link, Low Fare: Jetstar Launches Year-Round Melbourne to Colombo Service
COLOMBO / MELBOURNE — In a major boost for tourism and the large Sri Lankan diaspora in Australia, low-cost carrier...
The Perfect Storm: New Zealand’s Energy Crisis Deepens as Businesses Face Closure and Government Bets on Gas
WELLINGTON, NZ — New Zealand's long-standing vulnerability in its energy system has erupted into a full-blown crisis, characterized by soaring...
The Great Disconnect: Why NZ Mortgage Rates Are Rising Even as the OCR Falls—With Westpac Leading the Hike
AUCKLAND, NZ — For weeks, homeowners and market commentators have been grappling with a phenomenon that seems to defy basic...
Coalition Holds Lead, Te Pāti Māori Support Crashes as Parties React to Latest 1News Poll
WELLINGTON, NZ — The latest 1News Verian Poll has painted a picture of incremental gains for the major parties but...
LANDOWNER VICTORY: Councils Forced to Pay Compensation for Development Restrictions as Radical RMA Overhaul is Unveiled
WELLINGTON, NZ — In a monumental move reshaping New Zealand's planning and property landscape, the Government has revealed its long-awaited...
