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'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows
A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.
'No respect': Bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women's biographies
The vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile Kiwi women.
Man charged over Tesla arson as anti-Musk wave sweeps US
A man allegedly torched two vehicles at a Tesla dealership in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
‘Every colony can fall’: Irish rappers parade King’s severed head at Aussie concert
The head was originally sawn off a statue in Kings Domain last June.
More Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one night
Owners believe the attacks are protests against Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.
More EV owners come forward as vandal victims
Two more Aucklanders say their cars were targeted in the same way. Video / Supplied
Electric vehicle targeted by vandal in central Auckland
The owner of an electric vehicle targeted by a vandal believes his car was mistaken for a Tesla. Video / Sebastian Jonsson
Anger at Elon Musk turns violent with Molotov cocktails and gunfire at Tesla lots
Anti-Tesla acts have caused significant damage and raised safety concerns.
No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'
'Pathetic' vandals tear up cricket turf
The Katikati Cricket Club has been left disheartened after some weekend vandalism.
Suspected vandalism leaves new trees stripped bare
The newly planted trees were stripped bare of branches and leaves this week.
Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.
‘We’re all terrified': Rock thrower has residents on edge
Neighbours say they've been terrorised for months by stones coming through their windows.
News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
More than 22 trees vandalised and removed in one year
More than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.
Watch: Tyre-slasher strikes Auckland suburb as locals fume at ‘senseless’ attacks
A loud hissing sound can be heard as the slasher runs off.
‘Brainless numpty’: Council post shames toilet vandals
Riverton’s new $620,000 public toilets were vandalised overnight.
Thames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspot
Terry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.
Auckland set to record its highest number of graffiti incidents in past five years
Auckland Council is using new methods to fight graffiti because of an uptick in tagging.
'Racism will not ruin our signs': Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman Region reaffirms support for te reo after repeated vandalism of bilingual signs.
'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits Auckland schools
Several schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days.
Dairy smashed as owner screamed: 'I feared for my life'
A three-hour crime wave leaves five retailers picking up the pieces.
Vandalism, graffiti hit popular South Auckland playgrounds
Vandals have struck repeatedly at more than a dozen community play areas in recent months.
Watch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meet
The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.
'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attack
The rear window of a police car was also smashed in.
Toilets closed at night after vandalism
Toilets will be open from 6am to 7pm, in the hope that disrupts vandalism patterns.
Windows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club
Vandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.