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Published on May 23, 2025

Footy star Manu Vatuvei opens up about why his time in jail for smuggling $200,000 worth of meth will haunt him for the ...

Caught attempting to smuggle $200,000 of meth in 2019 One-time NRL cult hero remains haunted by stint in jail By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:14 EDT, 23 May 2025 | Updated: 01:14 EDT, 23 May 2025 Fallen NRL star Manu Vatuvei has …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 23, 2025

Budget 2025 and King Canute’s economic delusion: Nick Stewart

Budget 2025 bills itself as a “Growth Budget” – but the numbers reveal both promise and profound limitations. The headline “Investment Boost” policy (accelerated depreciation allowing businesses to immediately deduct 20% of new asset costs) represents a …

Source: Hawke's Bay Today - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

New Zealand’s ‘growth budget’ set to cut, cut, cut

As the conservative New Zealand government hits the halfway mark, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is poised to deliver a hugely consequential budget: no BS. She will reveal her second budget – which she has badged as the “growth budget” – on Thursday, …

Source: Michael West Media - Left-wing
Published on May 20, 2025

How Indian-origin couple, jailed for fraud in New Zealand, conned govt agency of Rs 10 Cr

An Indian-origin couple, who had conned Oranga Tamariki, New Zealand's child welfare agency, of more than NZ$2 million (over Rs 10 crore) has been convicted by a New Zealand-based court, four years after the fraud. According to a report by the NZ …

Source: The Federal - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Indian-origin couple found guilty of defrauding New Zealand govt

According to news portal the press.co.nz, the government agency Oranga Tamariki made 103 payments to Amandeep's company, Divine Connection, between July 2021 and October 2022, corresponding to 326 invoices. The total amount paid was just under USD 2.15 …

Source: Mid Day Mumbai - Pending
Published on 05:45 GMT

Cypriot Diaspora unites in Melbourne for landmark mega-conference

Cypriots from across Australia and New Zealand are converging onto Melbourne this weekend, as the Cypriot Community of Melbourne hosts a mega conference of the Cypriot diaspora. The host and President of the Community – former Victorian Labor Minister – …

Source: Neos Kosmos - Pending
Published on 07:32 GMT

Killer Beez member Haupapa Paul jailed for Auckland murder plot as Tribesmen gang war ended

“The conspiracy came to an end because members of the hierarchy in your gang found out what you were doing and put a stop to it,” Justice Graham Lang noted. The other problem: all of Paul’s prison calls, in which he laid out the plans in terms that were …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on 02:13 GMT

Judge says legal aid funding of appeal cases warrants closer look

Nygaard said the appeal, which her ex lost when it was dismissed by the High Court, cost her about $45,000 in legal fees for the preparation and one-day hearing. All up, her legal costs have surpassed $250,000 over the four years she’s been fighting. The …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on 09:37 GMT

Historic three-masted sailing ship to begin new chapter in Northland

The Tui started shedding planks from its hull several years ago, damage that was accelerated by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf A derelict Northland landmark with a vivid history - it has variously been a restaurant, a shipwreck …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 20, 2025

Indian couple in New Zealand admit $2 million fraud on Ministry for Children

A former public sector employee and her husband have admitted to fraudulently obtaining over $2 million from Oranga Tamariki - New Zealand's Ministry for Children, as per a report by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), New Zealand. Neha Sharma, who served …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on May 20, 2025

The high cost of getting high in New Zealand

After recovering from her own addiction Emily Duncan is now the clinical lead at the Grace Foundation, New Zealand's largest rehabilitation and accommodation service for people released from prison. Photo: Supplied Kiwis from every background are now …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 20, 2025

World News | Indian-origin Couple Defrauds New Zealand Govt of over USD 2 Mn

Melbourne, May 20 (PTI) An Indian-origin couple has been found guilty of defrauding a government company for over USD 2 million in Christchurch in New Zealand. On May 16, Amandeep Sharma pleaded guilty and will now be sentenced in June, the New Zealand …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on May 20, 2025

After Rs 10-crore scam, New Zealand couple flew business class to India

An Indian-origin couple living in Christchurch, New Zealand, was convicted in a fraud case that caused losses exceeding NZ$2 million (10 crore) to Oranga Tamariki, the country's child welfare agency. An investigation in the case has been on since …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Couple tried in New Zealand after escaping on business class flight after $2m fraud

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on May 20, 2025

Couple who defrauded S$1.5 million in New Zealand flew away in Singapore Airlines business class to evade justice

SINGAPORE: After it was discovered that a husband and wife had defrauded Oranga Tamariki, New Zealand’s Ministry for Children, of more than NZ$2 million (S$1.5 million), they attempted to evade justice by fleeing New Zealand on a business class flight …

Source: The Independent Singapore - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Indian-Origin Couple Swindled Crores In New Zealand, Escape To Chennai Did Not Help

An Indian-origin couple has been convicted of defrauding New Zealand's child welfare agency, Oranga Tamariki, of more than NZ$2 million (over Rs 10 crore). Neha Sharma has been sentenced to three years in jail after pleading guilty to multiple fraud- …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on 01:06 GMT

Cage-free California: Transformative justice can help to end mass incarceration and make us safer

“He’s got a gun!” On March 20, 2025, screams and high-pitched warnings came from a group of three children who rushed into the classroom where I was facilitating a workshop at Fred Roberts Park on the east side of South Central Los Angeles. I ran outside …

Source: The Union - California - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2025

Twice-convicted rapist Musab Hamdi given indefinite prison term for Auckland attack

“There is no possibility of [rehabilitation] because of your refusal to take responsibility for your actions. You pose a significant, ongoing risk to the community.” Preventive detention is a prison term without an end date designed to protect the …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2025

More Staff, Better Prisons To Keep Public Safe

Hon Mark Mitchell Minister of Corrections New investment in prison capacity and frontline staff will help reduce reoffending and keep the public safe, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. "Our Government has restored proper consequences for crime. …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 01:14 GMT

Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Sentenced to Prison for Bid Rigging

Note, the press release headline has been updated and a quote has been included from the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General. A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced yesterday to six months in prison and a $500,000 …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 01:14 GMT

Founder of Haitian Orphanage Sentenced to 210 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Boys in his Care

A Colorado man was sentenced today to 210 years in prison for sexually abusing numerous children at the orphanage he founded and directed in Haiti. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Michael Karl Geilenfeld, 73, most recently of …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

From Galveston to the Gala: SF Bay View Unveils a Juneteenth Fashion Manifesto by Prison Artist C‑Note

Wearable Liberation Meets the Met Gala’s “Tailoring Black Style” Spotlight—A Bay‑Area Exclusive SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper has published “Juneteenth  …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:13 GMT

Colombian National Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Kidnap and Assault U.S. Army Soldiers ...

A Colombian national was sentenced today in the Southern District of Florida for her role in kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia. Kenny Julieth Uribe Chiran, 35, was sentenced to 262 …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 07:33 GMT

Houston Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Illegal Distribution of Opioids and Tax Fraud

A Texas man was sentenced on Monday to 19 years in prison for unlawfully conspiring to distribute millions of opioid pills and aiding the falsification of tax records. According to court documents, Christopher Obaze, 64, of Houston, Texas, was the owner …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 22, 2025 - 07:33 GMT

Missouri Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Prison for Church Arson

A Missouri man was sentenced yesterday to 111 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp for the Eastern District of Missouri for burning down a Cape Girardeau, Missouri house of worship in 2021. He was also ordered to pay $6,968,223.36 in …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 21, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

Feds target California’s ‘sanctuary’ policies by seeking custody of immigrant inmates in local jails

The program, called Operation Guardian Angel, seeks “to neutralize California’s sanctuary state policy and protect Americans from criminal illegal aliens incarcerated in county jails by issuing federal arrest warrants for them,” according to the U.S. …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 15:51 GMT

Westminster update: lord chancellor announces new prison capacity measures

In-house ethics framework We have released an in-house ethics framework aimed at complementing the Solicitors Regulation Authority's guidance to ensure our members are equipped for the ever-evolving landscape of increasingly complex cases. Lord …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

Artery Studios Highlights the Critical Role of Medical Illustration in Litigation Proceedings

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artery Studios, a leading provider of custom medical-legal illustrations and animations for litigation, highlights the crucial role of visual aids in effectively communicating …

Distribution channels: Education, Law ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

Airboat Collision with Barge Leaves Three Injured on Intracoastal Waterway in Lafitte, LA

Chopin Law Firm LLC Responds to Lafitte Maritime Incident LAFITTE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jefferson Parish emergency officials responded swiftly to an airboat collision involving a barge on the Intracoastal …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Wonder Supports MBBA’s 41st Anniversary Awards Gala Celebrating Legal Leaders and a Legacy of Excellence.

Honoring legal champions and advancing equity with support from Wonder at MBBA’s 41st Gala NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) proudly extends its deepest gratitude to …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 15:46 GMT

David Lerner Associates Fined $1M: Energy 11 & 12 Investor Losses Investigated by Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A.

Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. continues investigating investor losses after David Lerner Associates was fined $1M for unsuitable Energy 11 & 12 investment sales. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

mxHERO Unleashes the Power of AI with Mail2Cloud Advanced for Business Email Intelligence

Transforming business email into a structured, secure, and AI-ready data source optimized for GPT, MCP, REST APIs, and agentic automation at enterprise scale. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- mxHERO Inc., a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:05 GMT

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 24, 2025 - 02:00 GMT

RCAT Investor Notice: Robbins LLP Informs Stockholders of the Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Class Action

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) securities between March 18, 2022 and January 15, …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

State Level Legal Dangers of Noncompete Agreements

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since a federal court overturned the Federal Trade Commission’s April 2024 decision to ban all noncompete agreements, the states of California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma have moved …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:36 GMT

Jyoti World Enhances Global Plastic Manufacturing Infrastructure With Focus on IP Protection and Supply Chain Agility

India-based engineered plastics manufacturer expands its capabilities to meet growing global demand for secure, high-precision contract manufacturing. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jyoti World Private Limited, a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Williams Asset Management Named One of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work

COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025, marking the firm’s first-ever …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

ChartSquad and pareIT Partner to Bring AI-Powered Medical Record Summarization to Patients and Legal Teams

ChartSquad and pareIT team up to deliver AI-powered medical summaries—making records faster, clearer, and easier for legal teams to use. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ChartSquad, the leading HIPAA-compliant …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Kalkine Pty Ltd: Navigating the Future of Financial Intelligence with Innovation and Global Vision

Kalkine Pty. Ltd. Headquartered in Sydney, the company has progressively built a reputation for delivering comprehensive, timely, and actionable insights SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rapidly evolving …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Center for Plain Language Announces 2025 ClearMark Award Winners

Winners from government, health care, nonprofits, and the private sector honored for excellence in plain language RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Plain Language is proud to announce the winners of …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Education ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:35 GMT

ECG IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RESPECTED LAW FIRM, Encourages Everus Construction Group, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Everus Construction Group, Inc. (NYSE: ECG) between October 31, 2024 and February 11, 2025, both dates inclusive (the …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:35 GMT

המועד האחרון לתביעה נגד ECG: רוזן, משרד עורכי דין מכובד בעולם, מעודד את משקיעי Everus Construction Group, Inc. שצברו הפסד...

ניו יורק, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- מדוע: משרד רוזן עורכי דין (Rosen Law Firm), משרד עורכי דין בינלאומי העוסק בזכויות משקיעים, מזכיר לרוכשים את המניות הרגילות של Everus Construction Group, Inc. (NYSE: ECG) בין התאריכים ה-31 באוקטובר 2024 ל-11 …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:17 GMT

PAL INVESTIGATION ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Launches Investigation into Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. ...

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws involving Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAL) focused on whether Proficient Auto and certain of …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 18 of America in President Trump's Care

Washington, DC, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/23/week-18-america-in-trumps-hands/ There were fireworks in America's Week 18 under President …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

TMCI Investors with Large Losses Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About the Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. ...

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMCI) securities between May 8, …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

NSSC Stockholders – Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the Napco Security Technologies, Inc. is June 4, 2025 – Contact Robbins ...

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC) securities between February 5, 2024 …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

SoundHound AI, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. May 27, 2025 Deadline to file ...

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises SoundHound AI, Inc. ("SoundHound" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SOUN) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities between May 10, 2024 …

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