New ZealandNews snippets from the Far NorthCatch up on what's currently happening around the region.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 22 trees vandalised and removed in one yearMore than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.13 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tyre-slasher strikes Auckland suburb as locals fume at ‘senseless’ attacksA loud hissing sound can be heard as the slasher runs off.11 Jan 05:16 AM
New Zealand‘Brainless numpty’: Council post shames toilet vandalsRiverton’s new $620,000 public toilets were vandalised overnight.06 Jan 06:54 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspotTerry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.06 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland set to record its highest number of graffiti incidents in past five yearsAuckland Council is using new methods to fight graffiti because of an uptick in tagging.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'Racism will not ruin our signs': Council condemns ongoing vandalismTasman Region reaffirms support for te reo after repeated vandalism of bilingual signs.05 Dec 06:33 AM
New Zealand'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits Auckland schoolsSeveral schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days.29 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandDairy smashed as owner screamed: 'I feared for my life'A three-hour crime wave leaves five retailers picking up the pieces.13 Nov 06:45 PM
New ZealandVandalism, graffiti hit popular South Auckland playgroundsVandals have struck repeatedly at more than a dozen community play areas in recent months.08 Nov 06:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meetThe man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.27 Oct 07:19 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attackThe rear window of a police car was also smashed in.27 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandToilets closed at night after vandalismToilets will be open from 6am to 7pm, in the hope that disrupts vandalism patterns.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWindows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving ClubVandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.23 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessVandalism causes widespread internet outage in AucklandThe outage affected about 3000 customers in Auckland suburbs.03 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandPolice release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut downLast year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.23 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandDozens of pride flags cut down in QueenstownLast year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.21 Aug 09:58 PM
NewsTourist vandalises Pompeii house by carving initials into wallThe tourist now faces a big fine after defacing the popular Unesco World Heritage site.08 Aug 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.26 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandCameras installed after repeated playground vandalismA bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.19 Jul 07:03 PM
New ZealandTwo axehead-shaped holes in front doors of courthouse, hearings delayedJurors and lawyers waited outside while broken glass was cleared away.08 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandWatch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossingHooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.28 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandHuntly railway station repair costs add up to over $500kOne section of the building was set ablaze in an act of arson last June.21 Mar 03:09 AM
New ZealandSplash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopenThe centre has undergone a month of renovations.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beachVandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.21 Feb 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felledThe damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.16 Feb 03:02 PM
New Zealand'Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community'The repeated vandalism is disheartening for our team.'15 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland car yard fears for financial future as vandals strike againNZ4X4S owner Ali Faqeeri has been left to front the bill over a smashed windshield. Video / Corey FlemingWatch08 Feb 06:17 PM
New Zealand‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hutVandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.08 Feb 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly disturbing': Michael Hill jewellery stores hit out at robberiesMichael Hill has confidence in its security measures, the jeweller says.28 Jan 04:46 AM
Letters to the EditorLetters: How to make vandals respect others’ workOPINION: Readers have their say on bus shelter vandalism, AI and more.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCultish symbols, mannequin parts, debris: The haunting state of a once-proud Auckland golf clubLocals are said to be "grieving" after seeing the state of the Gulf Harbour Country Club.24 Jan 06:23 AM
New Zealand'Labour of love': Unique bus shelter vandalised“It’s likely a new glass panel will be put in instead.”23 Jan 01:55 AM
New ZealandVandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurantVandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.17 Jan 01:14 AM
