Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 13, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update – homicide investigation, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police investigating the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria from Napier are continuing to assess information from the public. Kaea was found critically injured at an Alexander Avenue address early on Sunday morning. Despite all efforts by ambulance staff, he died at […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update – homicide investigation, Napier
Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Police investigating the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria from Napier are continuing to assess information from the public. Kaea was found critically injured at an Alexander Avenue address early on Sunday morning. Despite all efforts by ambulance staff, he died at […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Growing NZ – now and for the long term
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Tēna koutou kātoa. Greetings everyone. Thanks for coming. Thank you Sharesies for making the space available. You are exactly the sort of business we need more of to create opportunities for the next generation – Sharesies was started by smart people, who identified a gap in the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Off the rails: Man to face court over theft
Source: New Zealand Police Police have derailed a man’s plans, putting him before the court for theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of railway sleepers. On 2 May, witnesses called Police after seeing two men removing railway sleepers from beside the Glenbrook Vintage Railway line. Waiuku Sergeant Michael Robison says the witnesses managed to record […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Dedicated obstetrics theatre suites at Canberra Hospital to enhance maternity care
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening. Skip to content Released 12/05/2025 The ACT Government is building the health infrastructure our growing city needs, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters Reintroduces the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to address the childcare needs of law enforcement officers and their families. The Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act will help local police departments establish childcare options for their […]
MIL-OSI Security: Redondo Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Fentanyl-Laced Oxycodone Pills that Ultimately Resulted in Fatal Overdose
Source: Office of United States Attorneys LOS ANGELES – A South Bay man pleaded guilty today to selling dozens of fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills to a drug dealer who later sold them to a victim who soon afterward suffered a fatal overdose in January 2020. Marcus Michael Takaya Poydras, 36, of Redondo Beach, pleaded guilty […]
MIL-OSI Security: Rhode Island Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy and Obstruction of Justice
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Defendant used “virtual CFO” business to create shell companies and launder over $35 million BOSTON – The owner of a “virtual CFO” business from Rhode Island pleaded guilty on May 8, 2025 in federal court in Boston to laundering tens of millions of dollars in proceeds from internet fraud […]
MIL-OSI Security: Honduran National Charged With Re-entry Of Deported Alien
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ActingUnited States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that MARLON SANTOS (“SANTOS”), age 36, a native of Honduras, was indicted on May 8, 2025, for re-entry of removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a). According to court documents, SANTOS was found in Orleans Parish on […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Review of Firearms Registry finds public safety benefits and recommends it continue
Source: New Zealand Police The head of the Firearms Safety Authority (Te Tari Pūreke) is pleased an external review of the Firearms Registry has found it helps to protect the public from harm and that it should continue. Acting Executive Director, Superintendent Richard Wilson, says the Ministry of Justice review shines a light on […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rare duck on the comeback near Milford Track
Source: Police investigating after shots fired at Hastings house Date: 13 May 2025 The small brown ducks found only in Aotearoa New Zealand previously became extinct in the South Island due to the combined impacts of predators, habitat loss and other threats. Since 2009, captive-reared pāteke have been reintroduced to the area around the Milford Track […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham
Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon. Graham has passed away at the age of 96 but his legacy lives on, and for Aucklanders that […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Issa Reintroduces Legislation to Support Child Care Options for Law Enforcement
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) joined House colleagues Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), and Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) to reintroduce the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. This bipartisan bill aims to address the nationwide police staffing shortages by making […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Dan Goldman Joins Councilmembers Erik Bottcher, Lynn Schulman, and Community Advocates to Introduce Legislation Strengthening Medicaid for People Living With Serious Mental Illness
Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) ‘Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act’ Incentivizes State Support for Those with Serious Mental Illness Over One-Third of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Do Not Receive Any Form of Mental Health Treatment Read Bill Text Here See Pictures and Video from Press Conference Here […]
MIL-OSI USA: Chinese Company and Three Chinese Nationals Indicted for Unlawfully Importing Pill-Making Equipment Used to Manufacture Controlled Substances
Source: US State of North Dakota A federal grand jury returned a 21-count indictment against a Chinese company and three Chinese nationals for their alleged role in the illegal importation of pill-making equipment, the Department of Justice announced. According to an indictment returned April 23 and unsealed today, CapsulCN International Co. Ltd. (CapsulCN) and Xiochuan […]
MIL-OSI USA: Guatemalan Man Who Unlawfully Resided in the United States Charged with Fraudulently Sponsoring Unaccompanied Alien Children
Source: US State of North Dakota A Guatemalan national was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of New Jersey for allegedly submitting sponsorship applications with false statements to the U.S. government to gain custody of two unaccompanied alien children (UACs) after they entered the United States illegally. “The prior administration’s border policies […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2025
Source: The White House class=”has-text-align-center”>By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor our brave officers who serve on the front lines to protect our families, safeguard our communities, and shoulder a burden of responsibility that most Americans cannot fathom. This week and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hoeven: EPA Approves State-Led Coal Ash Recycling and Disposal Program in North Dakota
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Dakota John Hoeven 05.12.25 Program Created Under Hoeven-Led Law Passed in 2016, Provides Certainty for Coal Producers WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the State of North Dakota’s application for a state-led coal ash recycling and disposal program. The […]
MIL-OSI Security: Head of the Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti Delivers Remarks at SIFMA’s Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference
Source: United States Attorneys General Thank you, Bernard, for that kind introduction. And thank you to SIFMA for having me here at your annual AML and Financial Crimes Conference. Over the last several months, the Department has made clear that its mission is to protect hard-working Americans from the most serious threats. In the Criminal […]
MIL-OSI Security: Chinese Company and Three Chinese Nationals Indicted for Unlawfully Importing Pill-Making Equipment Used to Manufacture Controlled Substances
Source: United States Attorneys General A federal grand jury returned a 21-count indictment against a Chinese company and three Chinese nationals for their alleged role in the illegal importation of pill-making equipment, the Department of Justice announced. According to an indictment returned April 23 and unsealed today, CapsulCN International Co. Ltd. (CapsulCN) and Xiochuan “Ricky” […]