Law News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 30, 2025.
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Stealing with violence – Alice Springs
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The Northern Territory Police Force have arrested three men in relation to a stealing with violence incident that occurred in Alice Springs on Sunday morning. Around 10:15am, police received a report of unknown men trying to break into a commercial premises on Barrett Drive in Desert Springs. It […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Police investigating suspicious structure fire, Rossarden
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice Police investigating suspicious structure fire, Rossarden Sunday, 29 June 2025 – 4:05 pm. Police are investigating a suspicious structure fire at Rossarden overnight.Emergency services were called to the former Rossarden School House in Schell Street just before 1am after reports of a fire.Tasmania Fire Service contained the fire […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Crash and court a costly night for driver
Source: New Zealand Police It was pricey night for one dangerous driver who dented his pride and joy and landed himself in court. Police in Papakura observed a vehicle travelling at speed on Clevedon Road just before 11pm. Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says officers signalled for the vehicle to stop. […]
MIL-OSI USA: McCaul, McGovern Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday as “A Day of Compassion”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Michael McCaul (10th District of Texas) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs — introduced a resolution alongside Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) designating July 6th, 2025, as “A Day of Compassion” in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Hong Kong: National Security Law analysis shows vast majority unjustly arrested
Source: Amnesty International More than 80% of people convicted under Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) have been wrongly criminalized and should never have been charged in the first place, according to new research by Amnesty International published on the fifth anniversary of the law being enacted. The organization’s analysis of 255 individuals targeted under […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Bupa in Court for unconscionable conduct and misleading consumers about health insurance benefits entitlements
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development Scam warning: The ACCC is aware that scammers may call, email or text to falsely offer to help get compensation from various businesses. They may use this media release about compensation to convince people their contact is real. STOP – Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if you’re unsure. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Cambridge Road, Waipa district
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a crash that has blocked Cambridge Road in Waipa district. The crash involves a car and a truck, and was reported about 11.25am. One person is reported to be injured. Cambridge Road is closed between Storey Road and Cox Road and motorists should expect […]
MIL-OSI China: China, Vietnam hold border meeting on judicial cooperation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NANNING, June 29 — Judicial administrative authorities from China and Vietnam held a border meeting from Saturday to Sunday in Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to enhance cooperation. The meeting, the first of its kind, brought together nearly 150 participants from both […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Media advisory: RNZPC Auckland Campus
Source: New Zealand Police Media are advised that Police will hold a media stand-up for the opening of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus. Location: RNZPC Auckland, Student Central Level 2, Massey University, East Precinct, Albany Expressway, North Shore. Time: 8:30am Date: Tuesday 1 July Who: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, Minister of Police […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide investigation under way, Ōtāhuhu
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōtāhuhu last night. Emergency services were called to a Beatty Street property at about 8.30pm following a report of a person being seriously injured. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says upon arrival, Police found a man […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway going to 110km/h
Source: New Zealand Government A new 110km/h speed limit on the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway will come into effect first thing tomorrow morning, Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Transport is a critical enabler for economic growth and productivity, and with over 20,000 vehicles travelling this motorway every day, the new higher speed will help ensure […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Homicide investigation underway, Ōtāhuhu
Source: New Zealand Police A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Ōtāhuhu last night. Emergency services were called to a Beatty Street property at about 8.30pm following a report of a person being seriously injured. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, Counties Manukau CIB, says upon arrival, Police found a man […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name Release, Wai-iti death
Source: New Zealand Police Police can now release the name of the person who died in Wai-iti, Tasman, while clearing a fallen tree on Saturday. He was 67-year-old Peter Lines, of Wai-iti. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. His death will be referred to the Coroner. ENDS Issued […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China, Vietnam Hold Border Meeting on Justice Cooperation
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NANNING, June 29 (Xinhua) — Judicial and administrative organs of China and Vietnam held a border meeting from Saturday to Sunday in Nanning, capital of south China’s […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Cape Town hails cable theft sentence as “Jolt in the right direction”
Source: South Africa News Agency Cape Town hails cable theft sentence as “Jolt in the right direction” The City of Cape Town has lauded the recent sentencing of a convicted cable thief to 15 years behind bars, hailing it as a step in the right direction in the fight against rampant cable theft. The 55-year-old […]
MIL-OSI Africa: President El-Sisi Witnesses Swearing-in of New Presidents of Judicial Authorities
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo Today in Al-Alamain City, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the swearing-in of Counselor Assem Abdel Latif El-Saeed Abdel Fattah as President of the Court of Cassation; Counselor Osama Youssef Shalaby Youssef as President of the Council of State; Counselor Hussein Madkour Mohamed Abdel Fattah […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Three killed, two wounded in gunman’s attack in northwest Pakistan
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ISLAMABAD, June 29 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed and two others were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
MIL-Evening Report: Clark warns in new Pacific book renewed nuclear tensions pose ‘existential threat to humanity’
Asia Pacific Report Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has warned the country needs to maintain its nuclear-free policy as a “fundamental tenet” of its independent foreign policy in the face of gathering global storm clouds. Writing in a new book being published next week, she says “nuclear war is an existential threat to […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission holds technical meeting for the establishment of economic and social council in west Africa
Download logo The ECOWAS Commission, through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), is holding a technical session to advance the course of the establishment of an Economic and Social Council of West Africa (ECOWAS-ECOSOC), beginning from the 26th of June 2025 in Niger state, Nigeria. The two-day meeting brings together officials from […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Chikunga calls for stronger partnerships to tackle GBVF
Source: South Africa News Agency Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called for a “more deliberate partnership” between government and the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund. Delivering remarks during a recent meet and greet with the leadership of the GBVF Fund, held in Sandton, Gauteng, […]