The Weight of Corruption: Fez Tragedy Kills 22 as Illegal Construction Crumbles Hope in Morocco
By Lions Roar News Staff In the cold pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, a catastrophic failure of infrastructure and governance tore...
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The Perfect Storm: New Zealand’s Energy Crisis Deepens as Businesses Face Closure and Government Bets on Gas
WELLINGTON, NZ — New Zealand's long-standing vulnerability in its energy system has erupted into a full-blown crisis, characterized by soaring...
The Great Disconnect: Why NZ Mortgage Rates Are Rising Even as the OCR Falls—With Westpac Leading the Hike
AUCKLAND, NZ — For weeks, homeowners and market commentators have been grappling with a phenomenon that seems to defy basic...
Coalition Holds Lead, Te Pāti Māori Support Crashes as Parties React to Latest 1News Poll
WELLINGTON, NZ — The latest 1News Verian Poll has painted a picture of incremental gains for the major parties but...
LANDOWNER VICTORY: Councils Forced to Pay Compensation for Development Restrictions as Radical RMA Overhaul is Unveiled
WELLINGTON, NZ — In a monumental move reshaping New Zealand's planning and property landscape, the Government has revealed its long-awaited...
Mega-Overhaul Unveiled: Government Replaces RMA with Sweeping New Planning System
WELLINGTON – December 9, 2025 — The Government has formally unveiled its long-awaited and radical overhaul of New Zealand’s complex...
UN Pledges $4.5 Million Immediate Aid, Vows Full Support for Sri Lanka’s Disaster Recovery
COLOMBO – December 9, 2025 — The United Nations has committed significant financial and technical assistance to Sri Lanka's ongoing...
Major Boost to Disaster Relief: BMNF Donates Rs. 250 Million to Government Fund
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Presents Funds to Prime Minister Amarasuriya as Nation Mobilizes Post-Disaster Support COLOMBO – December 10, 2025...
New Flare-Ups: Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes Near Tongariro National Park
TONGARIRO, NZ — Firefighters are currently engaged in a renewed and urgent battle against multiple vegetation fires that have flared...
Too Many Laws Passing Without ‘Proper Scrutiny’, Warns Former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer
WELLINGTON – December 8, 2025 — New Zealand’s legislative process is under intense pressure, with too many laws being passed...
