New ZealandSpeed camera vandalised after another chopped down in North AucklandNZTA says vandalism of the Matakana Rd camera did not stop it working.04 Feb 05:00 AM
Christchurch'Come have a cup of tea': Pro-Palestine campaigner's message to vandals after attackVandals tore down two Palestinian flags and sprayed the words 'Nazi scum' outside house.06 Jan 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.25 Dec 03:16 AM
Lifestyle O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked 17 Dec 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Extremely concerned': Vandals block Wellington cycle trails with obstacles 01 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
New Zealand'All the antennas have melted': Wānaka cell tower must be replacedSpark confirmed a damaged cabinet left one of its nearby sites offline.22 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeAuckland lawyer outed as pro-Palestinian activist who vandalised National MPs' officesIt can now be revealed how police unravelled the well-organised, covert operation.06 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
