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'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikers
Several parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.
'Disgraceful act': Historical graves damaged in Auckland
The graves, up to 150 years old, were pushed over and broken.
'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fields
Parents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields.
Vandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in Haumoana
Artist Josh Lancaster designed the table as a place for nature and humanity to co-exist.
Party-goer charged for damage to Eliasson sculpture at Auckland Art Gallery
A 29-year-old woman was charged with wilful damage after the incident.
'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.
Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.
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.