One email from a sender labelled “no-reply” falsely claimed the recipient had been permanently excluded from the university and ordered to hand in original documents.
Police say the men — described as a “kill team” — were intercepted during a coordinated surveillance operation after detectives identified them “mobilising to carry out an offence”.
Police have confirmed to RNZ that they are investigating the allegations.
VTNZ, New Zealand’s largest provider of driving tests, said it had taken “decisive and serious action” following the discovery, working closely with NZTA to ensure public safety and test integrity.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $35,000 penalty on Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, which previously ran the outlet, and a $3,500 penalty on the outlet’s former manager, Raman Monga.
It is reported that the Australian team management has since revised the dietary plan for the entire squad, taking extra precautions with meals and hydration.
“Our monitoring of foreign nationals is very strict. Anyone found breaching tourist visa conditions will face strict action, including deportation and blacklisting.”
Student numbers rose by 4 per cent to 67,915, while subject enrolments jumped 7.6 per cent and training hours increased 8.3 per cent. Program enrolments also grew by 0.6 per cent—the only increase nationwide.