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FBI: Federal Bureau of Incompetence

Part of the process of being a long-term international student in New Zealand is jumping through regulatory hoops like health exams, confirming you have enough money in your bank account, etc. Because I’m studying in the country longer than 2 years, it was required for me to have a criminal background check performed by the [...]

Aug 1 2007
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Typically Kiwi: Dealing with Bomb Threats *AFTER* a Night at the Pub

Last Tuesday at the Auckland International Airport an X-ray machine identified a “suspect package” at the NZ Post’s international mail centre. And what was done about it? Exactly what any reasonable person would do – the package was put in storage until the following morning, and then the bomb squad was called in. As reported [...]

Apr 20 2007
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