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...
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Five Dead, Including Suspect, and Eight Injured in Church Shooting and Fire
– A tragic scene unfolded on Sunday morning when a shooting and subsequent fire broke out during a service at...
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? Global Update: Political Tensions, Military Movements, and Economic Volatility September 26, 2025 – The world is witnessing a series...
Court Issues Strong Order: Private Hospital Directors Are Not Above the Law
Maligakanda High Court Orders Arrest of Ashok Pathirage and Directors of Asiri Hospitals Colombo, September 26, 2025 – Yesterday (25),...
2025 Women’s ODI World Cup: Thrills, Rivalries, and Rising Stars in Global Showdown
Wellington, September 27, 2025 – The 2025 Women’s Cricket ODI World Cup is officially underway, promising a spectacular display of...
Sophie Devine Flags India, Sri Lanka, and Australia as Top Contenders Ahead of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
Wellington, September 27, 2025 – As the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup approaches, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has identified...
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...
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...
Sri Lanka’s Brave Fight Ends in Heartbreak as India Clinches Super Over Victory in Asia Cup 2025
Dubai, September 26, 2025 – The drama, the passion, and the heartbreak of T20 cricket were on full display last...
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...
Massive Sinkhole Opens in Bangkok, Swallowing Vehicles and Disrupting City Infrastructure
Bangkok, Thailand — September 25, 2025 A massive sinkhole measuring approximately 50 meters deep and spanning 900 square meters opened...
Historic Asia Cup Final Set: Pakistan to Face India for the First Time in Tournament’s History
Dubai, September 26, 2025 — In a landmark moment for cricket, Pakistan has secured a spot in the Asia Cup...
New Scholarship Programme to Support Former Refugees into Healthcare Careers
Wellington, 25 September 2025 — A new multi-year scholarship programme is set to open next month, aiming to support former...
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...
Pentagon Orders Unusual Gathering of Generals and Admirals Amid Rising Uncertainty
Washington, D.C. — In an extraordinary move that has raised eyebrows across Washington and the Pentagon, hundreds of U.S. generals...
Peters Confronts Major Emitters at UN Climate Talks, Calls Out “Elephant in the Room”
New York — New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has issued a blunt warning to world leaders at the...
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...
Sri Lanka’s New Anti-Terrorism Act Sparks Debate Over Rights vs. Security
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka is on the verge of a significant legal overhaul, as the government prepares to finalize and...
Tragedy Strikes Melsiripura Monastery as Cable Car Collapses
MELSIRIPURA – A serene sanctuary in the heart of Sri Lanka became the site of a devastating tragedy last night...
A New Era for Skilled Migrants: Government Unveils Simplified Residency Pathways
WELLINGTON – The New Zealand Government has announced a major overhaul of its skilled migrant policy, introducing two new residency...
