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
New Zealand‘Disgusted’: Māori graves damaged by vandals at NZ’s largest cemeteryFamily of man whose gravestone was split by vandals concerned it's a 'racist thing'.31 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandVandals target new Cambridge playgroundVandals even tried to set fire to a water fountain.18 Dec 07:17 PM
WorldTrio charged over $1.1m of damage after marbles fired from slingshotsOne man and two teenagers are on bail after allegedly damaging dozens of businesses.15 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandFood forest fiends spoil free fruit initiativeUnappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.14 Dec 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak'That’s the murder of thousands of bees.'23 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blood on their hands': Paint thrown at Luxon and Seymour’s offices overnightThe group Tāmaki for Palestine has claimed responsibility for the vandalism.22 Nov 06:01 PM
New Zealand'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticisedJewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan returned to cafe to demand refund after girlfriend refused coffeeIn a separate incident, he also assaulted someone with a teaspoon.01 Nov 07:00 AM
