“Government of Despair”: Unemployment Hits Decade High as Labour Slams Willis over “Embarrassing” Job Figures
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Economic & Political Bureau WELLINGTON — Wednesday, February 4, 2026 — The National-led coalition is facing...
Business & Economy
Final Countdown: Sri Lanka to Formally Liquidate Ceylon Electricity Board by End of February
By Diyatha News New Zealand International Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — The long-awaited restructuring of the...
Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Mayor Wayne Brown Proposes Meola Reef Crossing to Replace “Costly” Tunnels
By Lions Roar Local Government Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has officially...
The End of the “Sneaky Deal”? Why the Gap Between Asking Price and Sale Price is Shrinking
By Lions Roar Property Desk NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — If you are scouting for a new home...
The Shadow Mining Pact: Why NZ’s Quiet Negotiations with Washington are Sparking Outrage
By Lions Roar Investigative Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — Behind closed doors, the New Zealand government...
Did You Miss the Boat? BNZ Hikes Longer-Term Mortgage Rates as Market Shifts
By Lions Roar Finance Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — Homeowners looking for long-term stability may have...
End of an Era: Petone’s Iconic Soprano Italian Restaurant Up for Sale After 20 Years
By Lions Roar News Regional Desk PETONE, LOWER HUTT (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — After nearly two decades of serving...
AA Insurance Halts New Home Policies in Woodend Citing “Seismic Risk” Exposure
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Economic & Regional Desk WOODEND, NORTH CANTERBURY (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — AA Insurance has extended...
Gold Prices Tumble in Sri Lanka Following Global Market Retreat
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Economic Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) — Gold prices in the Sri Lankan...
Hawke’s Bay Wine Giant Collapses: $12 Million Debt Revealed as Industry Struggles Deepen
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Business Desk NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND (Monday, February 2, 2026) — The scale of the crisis facing...
