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
New ZealandMarine Parade viewing platform surveillance a possibility after vandalismThe glass of the oceanside viewing platform has been broken after suspected vandalism.08 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandNewly installed One Tree Hill gate has been vandalisedThe gate will take at least two weeks to fix.06 Oct 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Senseless' vandals cost small Southland town $20,000 in damageIn the latest events, public toilets were smashed and plastered with human faeces.30 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandRestore Passenger Rail protesters spray Wellington car dealership with paintPolice have arrested three people and charges are being considered.14 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandThe price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance billThe park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roofIt is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.29 Aug 06:00 PM
KahuHundreds 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."23 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandResidents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation ReserveVandals have been tearing up the grounds at a Northland heritage spot, concerning locals.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Racist attack': Pākehā donate thousands to repair vandalised Te Pāti Māori billboardsGood Pākehā Samaritans have taken a stand against racism.18 Aug 07:18 AM
New Zealand'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocksThe life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.01 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandSecurity systems being reviewed after vandalism in forestA meeting between groups was sparked by forest amenities being destroyed at the weekend.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of damaging graves with car at Rotorua cemetery namedA woman charged over allegations she drove over graves at Rotorua's cemetery enters pleas.03 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Millions worth of damage': Business boss says CCTV shows group of youths by blazeNewmarket's business boss says the fire had caused millions worth of damage.19 Apr 02:36 AM
TravelItaly expected to introduce 5-figure fines if treasures vandalisedEuropean travellers should be aware of the likely law change.13 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandMurderer's name painted on driveway and letterbox of innocent coupleIn a case of mistaken identity, Whangārei house's driveway gets graffiti attack.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland primary school furious after property destroyed for the fourth time in a yearThe four offenders entered the school at around 10.45pm on Saturday.13 Mar 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemeteryOne woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPopular winery signpost damaged during spate of vandalismEight signs on Te Mata and Waimārama Rds on were damaged on Saturday night.01 Feb 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQSM-recognised food grower's community gardens hit.Razor blades in a koha box were the only thing left behind by vandals.29 Jan 03:52 AM
CrimeWatch: Local sport ground vandalised by motorbikesVideo has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.19 Dec 03:10 AM
KahuOutrage over pou damaged on Great Barrier IslandIwi see damage as insulting as cutting off Buddha's head.25 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan set off fire alarm after being asked to wear mask by shop keeperEarlier in the month he shattered the glass at a bus-stop with a hammer.30 Aug 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Painting the town': Alleged Blume graffiti vandal arrested and chargedPlaces tagged include supermarkets, electrical boxes and a fried chicken takeaway.09 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland's St James Theatre vandalised, bronze statue stolenLocals campaigning for the restoration of the heritage site are livid.20 Jul 02:40 AM
New ZealandBus bashing: Driver concussed after violent racial attack at stop'He took a number of punches to the face.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Doesn't cut the mustard': Under-fire police step up bus stop patrols after attacksBut a local leader says the 'softly, softly' police response 'doesn't cut the mustard'.16 May 06:00 PM
VideoVandals caught on camera at surf clubDuo caught on tape vandalising Dunedin surf lifesaving club CCTV cameras. Video / ODTWatch09 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandDad 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.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Particularly disrespectful': Vandals tag Taradale cenotaph ahead of Anzac DayThe war memorial at the clock tower was vandalised during Easter weekend.20 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandHastings dairy vandalised with 'pickaxe', CCTV image releasedA Hastings dairy has been vandalised in an early morning incident.28 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandInflatable water park closes in Auckland after alleged attack on lifeguardLifeguard was patrolling the Maraetai beach water park late last night when attacked.12 Jan 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Not acceptable': Council workers laid new footpath - vandals struck before concrete setThe mayor says the perpetrator can call her if they want to confess and she'll help them. 12 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandHow South Auckland's reputation for tagging was turned aroundIn 1997, the St Elizabeth's Anglican youth group wanted to clean up its neighbourhood.08 Dec 03:06 AM
