Wild Weather Hits North Island: Tornadoes Strike Ōrewa and Ōtorohanga Amid Severe Thunderstorm Alerts
By Lions Roar News Weather Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — Violent weather has carved a path...
News And Current Affairs
End of the ‘Razor’ Era: Scott Robertson Axed as All Blacks Head Coach Amidst World Cup Fears
By Lions Roar News Sports Bureau WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — In a decision that has sent...
‘Devastating’ Ecological Disaster: Hundreds of Ancient Eels Found Dead in Wairoa Stream
By Lions Roar News Environmental Desk WAIATAI VALLEY, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — A suspected environmental contamination has...
Urgent Warning for NZ-UK/Irish Dual Citizens: New Passport Rules Take Effect Next Month
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — Thousands of New Zealanders holding dual...
Major Emergency Response as 11 Injured in Serious Far North Collision
By Lions Roar News Northland Bureau WAIPAPAKAURI, NEW ZEALAND (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — A massive rescue operation was launched...
Emergency Alert: ‘Tsunami of Water’ Sweeps Cars to Sea as Record Floods Batter Great Ocean Road
By Lions Roar News Disaster Watch VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — An emergency "Take Shelter" warning remains in...
US Halts Visa Processing for 75 Nations, Including Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan; Trump Cites Security Review
By Lions Roar News Global Desk WASHINGTON D.C. (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — The United States has announced an indefinite...
Billions in Donated Medical Equipment Rotting in Sri Lankan Hospitals, Ministry Launches Probe
By Lions Roar News Health Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — A shocking revelation from health sector...
NZ Passport Slides in Global Rankings: Kiwis Now Rank 24th in Mobility Power
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk AUCKLAND, NZ (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — The New Zealand passport has taken a...
India and US Deepen Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Productive Talks on Trade, Energy, and Security
By Lions Roar News Diplomatic Correspondent NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON D.C. (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — In a significant move...
