Rugby Legend Sir Wayne Smith Bids Farewell to NZ Rugby for Overseas Challenge
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Sports Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 25, 2026) — In a significant blow to the...
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Kidnapping Investigation: 29-Year-Old Man Arrested in Blenheim
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Crime Desk BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 25, 2026) — A 29-year-old man is in custody...
Setback for Whakatāne Maternity Services: Senior Obstetrician Resigns During Orientation
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Health Desk WHAKATĀNE, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 25, 2026) — Efforts to restore full maternity services...
$20,000 Awarded to Napier Family After Infant Poisoned by Lead in Rental Home
By Lions Roar News Bureau NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND (Saturday, January 24, 2026) — In a landmark ruling, the Tenancy Tribunal...
Gridlock Alert: Auckland Harbour Bridge Faces Repeated Closures as High Winds Battering Anniversary Weekend
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Traffic Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Saturday, January 24, 2026) — Motorists across Auckland are facing a...
Recovery Underway: Human Remains Found as Bay of Plenty Landslide Search Shifts Focus
By Lions Roar Aotearoa News BAY OF PLENTY, NEW ZEALAND (Saturday, January 24, 2026) — In a somber update to...
India Crush Black Caps in Record-Breaking T20 Chase; Surya and Kishan Go Nuclear
By Lions Roar Sports Desk RANCHI, INDIA (Saturday, January 24, 2026) — India has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in...
Record-Breaking $11M Scam: Christchurch Director Convicted in New Zealand’s Largest Illegal Lottery
By Lions Roar Crime Desk CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND (Saturday, January 24, 2026) — A Christchurch businessman has admitted to orchestrating...
Hopes Fade as Search for Missing Swedish National at Mt Maunganui Enters Third Day
By Lions Roar Aotearoa News MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NEW ZEALAND (Saturday, January 24, 2026) — Emergency services have resumed a large-scale...
Storm Watch: Severe Wind and Thunderstorms Set to Dampen Auckland’s Long Weekend
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Weather Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Saturday, January 24, 2026) — Aucklanders hoping for a sunny Anniversary...
