CrimeKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
Lifestyle O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked Locals in a small township can't believe 300 hours of hard work has been destroyed. 17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandRepeated vandalism of McLaren gravestones "deliberate and calculated”Bruce McLaren Trust Chairman Michael Clark speaks on the repeated vandalism of the gravestones of Kiwi motorsport legend Bruce McLaren and his wife, Patricia. Video / Herald NowWatch14 Dec 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Extremely concerned': Vandals block Wellington cycle trails with obstacles 01 Dec 11:29 PM
PremiumCrimeAuckland lawyer outed as pro-Palestinian activist who vandalised National MPs' offices06 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are looking for a cutting edge – but not from vandals'If they’ve got an issue with me, then let’s have a face-to-face catch-up.'02 Sep 03:42 AM
ChristchurchSchool vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensifyThe ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.24 Aug 05:56 PM
WorldBrisbane man drives away from alleged arson attack on fireThe car, engulfed in flames, was found 1.5km away in a park.22 Aug 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated locals' vandalise city-centre parking machinesThe damage will cost thousands to fix.15 Aug 08:34 PM
New ZealandLandowners support blocking Cape Palliser access after 'shocking' vandalismDistrict council says 'poor social behaviours displayed are not acceptable'.15 Aug 07:40 AM
WellingtonHuge vandalism bill prompts council to ban cash parking paymentsThe council has spent more than $100,000 replacing broken meters so far this year.12 Aug 02:40 AM
KahuPolice complaints laid in political billboard graffiti rowSteve Howley said he received 'vile' messages after a post by the Te Pāti Māori president.07 Aug 01:09 AM
New Zealand'A bit creepy': McDonald's defends installation of bathroom camerasThe cameras were installed to prevent vandalism in the bathrooms of the restaurant. 27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSend in the drones: Call for aerial crackdown on dirt bikersSpate of vandalism by dirt bikes inspires innovative solution - but is it feasible?25 Jul 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Plague of hoons' on motorbikes tearing up Tauranga parks'Off they go waving their finger in the air.'13 Jul 07:03 PM
New ZealandIwi vows no 'backward step' after 'racist attack' on its whenuaFlags flying along SH1 in the lower North Island were torn down.10 Jul 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful act': Historical graves damaged in AucklandThe graves, up to 150 years old, were pushed over and broken.08 Jul 08:25 AM
New Zealand'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increaseMore abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.26 Jun 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Bunch of thugs': Vandals wreak havoc ruining Auckland rugby fieldsVandalism is costing Auckland ratepayers hundreds of thousands yearly.26 Jun 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'12 Jun 06:10 PM
New Zealand'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue growsA retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds. 05 Jun 06:32 PM
New Zealand'No respect': Bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women's biographiesThe vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile Kiwi women.24 May 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Senseless vandalism': Group cause $75k damage after sneaking on to airport runwayThe men damaged an Air Chathams plane and runway lights while driving on the runway.23 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fieldsParents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields.16 May 06:36 AM
New ZealandVandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in HaumoanaArtist Josh Lancaster designed the table as a place for nature and humanity to co-exist.15 May 02:58 AM
New ZealandParty-goer charged for damage to Eliasson sculpture at Auckland Art GalleryA 29-year-old woman was charged with wilful damage after the incident.22 Apr 08:04 AM
New Zealand'Just doesn't make sense': Fire station hit by repeat vandal Frustration is growing as a man allegedly smashes fire station window for a fifth time.21 Apr 07:25 AM