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Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Tourist vandalises Pompeii house by carving initials into wall
The tourist now faces a big fine after defacing the popular Unesco World Heritage site.
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
Cameras installed after repeated playground vandalism
A bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.
Two axehead-shaped holes in front doors of courthouse, hearings delayed
Jurors and lawyers waited outside while broken glass was cleared away.
Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing
Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Huntly railway station repair costs add up to over $500k
One section of the building was set ablaze in an act of arson last June.
Splash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopen
The centre has undergone a month of renovations.
'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach
Vandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.
'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felled
The damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.
'Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community
'The repeated vandalism is disheartening for our team.'
Focus: Auckland car yard fears for financial future as vandals strike again
NZ4X4S owner Ali Faqeeri has been left to front the bill over a smashed windshield. Video / Corey Fleming
‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hut
Vandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.
'Incredibly disturbing': Michael Hill jewellery stores hit out at robberies
Michael Hill has confidence in its security measures, the jeweller says.
Letters: How to make vandals respect others’ work
OPINION: Readers have their say on bus shelter vandalism, AI and more.
Cultish symbols, mannequin parts, debris: The haunting state of a once-proud Auckland golf club
Locals are said to be "grieving" after seeing the state of the Gulf Harbour Country Club.
'Labour of love': Unique bus shelter vandalised
“It’s likely a new glass panel will be put in instead.”
Vandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurant
Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.
‘Disgusted’: Māori graves damaged by vandals at NZ’s largest cemetery
Family of man whose gravestone was split by vandals concerned it's a 'racist thing'.
Vandals target new Cambridge playground
Vandals even tried to set fire to a water fountain.
Trio charged over $1.1m of damage after marbles fired from slingshots
One man and two teenagers are on bail after allegedly damaging dozens of businesses.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak
'That’s the murder of thousands of bees.'
'Blood on their hands': Paint thrown at Luxon and Seymour’s offices overnight
The group Tāmaki for Palestine has claimed responsibility for the vandalism.
'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticised
Jewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.
Man returned to cafe to demand refund after girlfriend refused coffee
In a separate incident, he also assaulted someone with a teaspoon.
Marine Parade viewing platform surveillance a possibility after vandalism
The glass of the oceanside viewing platform has been broken after suspected vandalism.
Newly installed One Tree Hill gate has been vandalised
The gate will take at least two weeks to fix.
'Senseless' vandals cost small Southland town $20,000 in damage
In the latest events, public toilets were smashed and plastered with human faeces.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters spray Wellington car dealership with paint
Police have arrested three people and charges are being considered.
The price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance bill
The park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.