'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roof
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.
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Hundreds of Te Pāti Māori election billboards targeted in ‘frightening’ attacks
"They’ve been targeted to the point where it’s sadly become almost an anti-Māori sport."
Residents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve
Vandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.
‘Racist attack': Pākehā donate thousands to repair vandalised Te Pāti Māori billboards
Good Pākehā Samaritans have taken a stand against racism.
'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocks
The life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.
Security systems being reviewed after vandalism in forest
A meeting between groups was sparked by forest amenities being destroyed at the weekend.
Woman accused of damaging graves with car at Rotorua cemetery named
A woman charged over allegations she drove over graves at Rotorua's cemetery enters pleas.
'Millions worth of damage': Business boss says CCTV shows group of youths by blaze
Newmarket's business boss says the fire had caused millions worth of damage.
Italy expected to introduce 5-figure fines if treasures vandalised
European travellers should be aware of the likely law change.
Murderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent couple
In a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.
Auckland primary school furious after property destroyed for the fourth time in a year
The four offenders entered the school at around 10.45pm on Saturday.
'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemetery
One woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.
Popular winery signpost damaged during spate of vandalism
Eight signs on Te Mata and Waimārama Rds on were damaged on Saturday night.
QSM-recognised food grower's community gardens hit.
Razor blades in a koha box were the only thing left behind by vandals.
Watch: Local sport ground vandalised by motorbikes
Video has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.
Outrage over pou damaged on Great Barrier Island
Iwi see damage as insulting as cutting off Buddha's head.
Man set off fire alarm after being asked to wear mask by shop keeper
Earlier in the month he shattered the glass at a bus-stop with a hammer.
'Painting the town': Alleged Blume graffiti vandal arrested and charged
Places tagged include supermarkets, electrical boxes and a fried chicken takeaway.
Auckland's St James Theatre vandalised, bronze statue stolen
Locals campaigning for the restoration of the heritage site are livid.
Bus bashing: Driver concussed after violent racial attack at stop
'He took a number of punches to the face.'
'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacks
But a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.
Vandals caught on camera at surf club
Duo caught on tape vandalising Dunedin surf lifesaving club CCTV cameras. Video / ODT
Dad on ram raid son, 14: 'He will kill someone - or himself'
A distressed dad speaks of his son, who he says has carried out more than 20 ram raids.
'Particularly disrespectful': Vandals tag Taradale cenotaph ahead of Anzac Day
The war memorial at the clock tower was vandalised during Easter weekend.
Hastings dairy vandalised with 'pickaxe', CCTV image released
A Hastings dairy has been vandalised in an early morning incident.
Inflatable water park closes in Auckland after alleged attack on lifeguard
Lifeguard was patrolling the Maraetai beach water park late last night when attacked.
'Not acceptable': Council workers laid new footpath - vandals struck before concrete set
The mayor says the perpetrator can call her if they want to confess and she'll help them.
How South Auckland's reputation for tagging was turned around
In 1997, the St Elizabeth's Anglican youth group wanted to clean up its neighbourhood.
Police investigating Māori carving destroyed by vandals
'Absolutely furious and devastated to hear of this act of pointless vandalism.'
South Dunedin MP's office target of graffiti attack
MP Ingrid Leary confirms commitment for rights of women, including transwomen.
'Not fair': Auckland vaccination clinic hit by anti-vax vandals
Front door of 'cheapie' clinic smashed, Covid-19 notices pulled off.
Tiny homes extensively damaged in act of vandalism
Wanaka police appealing for information after two tiny houses extensively damaged.
Graffiti City: Taggers strike while Auckland remains in lockdown
More than 300 cleanup jobs waiting for graffiti contractors once city moves to level 4.
Scooter, skateboard used in attack on school contractor
One of the teenagers swung a scooter into the contractor's face.