Waioweka Gorge Crisis: SH2 to Remain Closed for Weeks After “Catastrophic” Slip Damage
By Lions Roar News Travel & Infrastructure Desk OPOTIKI / GISBORNE (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — State Highway 2 through...
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Northland Flood Crisis: “Worse than Cyclone Gabrielle” as Marae Open to Shelter Displaced Whānau
By Lions Roar News National Desk WHANGĀREI, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Communities along Northland's east coast are...
Wellington Rental Market Bounceback: Students Return as Demand Surges by 16%
By Lions Roar News Housing & Economy Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — After a sluggish 2025...
Cabin Bag Clampdown: Air New Zealand vs. Jetstar – What You Need to Know Before You Fly
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — If you’ve ever felt the "locker...
Fashion Shock: H&M Abruptly Closes Its Only Bay of Plenty Store at Tauranga Crossing
By Lions Roar News Business & Lifestyle Desk TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Global fashion giant H&M...
Live: Northland Under Water – Communities Isolated and Homes Flooded as Heavy Rain Batters the Region
By Lions Roar News National Desk WHANGĀREI, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Emergency services are on high alert...
Legal Truce in Whangārei: Environment Court Backs Compromise Over Controversial Buddhist Shrine
By Lions Roar News International Desk WHANGĀREI, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — A long-standing battle over a massive,...
Legends Collide: Black Clash 2026 Hits Bay Oval as Cricket and Rugby Greats Face Off
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk TAURANGA, NZ (Saturday, January 17, 2026) — The sporting rivalry of the summer reaches...
Ed Sheeran Fans Warn: “Plan Your Escape” After Auckland Transport Chaos
By Lions Roar News Entertainment & Transit Desk AUCKLAND, NZ (Saturday, January 17, 2026) — As thousands of "Sheerios" prepare...
Emergency Airlift: 40 Rescued from Waioeka Gorge as Massive Slips Bury State Highway 2
By Lions Roar News Regional Desk OPOTIKI / GISBORNE (Saturday, January 17, 2026) — A dramatic rescue operation is underway...
