New ZealandPolice investigating Māori carving destroyed by vandals'Absolutely furious and devastated to hear of this act of pointless vandalism.'08 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandSouth Dunedin MP's office target of graffiti attackMP Ingrid Leary confirms commitment for rights of women, including transwomen.02 Nov 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Not fair': Auckland vaccination clinic hit by anti-vax vandalsFront door of 'cheapie' clinic smashed, Covid-19 notices pulled off.30 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandTiny homes extensively damaged in act of vandalismWanaka police appealing for information after two tiny houses extensively damaged.21 Sep 08:21 AM
New ZealandGraffiti City: Taggers strike while Auckland remains in lockdownMore than 300 cleanup jobs waiting for graffiti contractors once city moves to level 4.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandScooter, skateboard used in attack on school contractorOne of the teenagers swung a scooter into the contractor's face.09 Sep 09:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA city's alleyway was a 'good idea' 30 years ago. Now it's a haven for drug dealersThey were once designed for children to use. Now they're just a "hazard", councillor says.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandVandals target Scouts den with vile racist slursScout leaders hope CCTV in the area will catch vile vandals.31 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand$675,000 home torn down: Developers don't expect big delays despite digger vandalsVandals yet to be caught, but developers get good news after damaged homes inspected.15 Jun 05:47 AM
New Zealand21-year-old arrested after ambulance station burglaryA 21-year-old man will appear in court later this month.13 May 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlayground sabotage: Broken glass endangering kids' funThe playground on Susan St has closed following regular discoveries of dangerous glass.02 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice cop $24.3m repair bill to 9000 cars over 6 yearsPolice have spent more than $24 million on repairs to damaged cars since 2015.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalclutha residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimesThe alleged crimes include vandalism, petty theft, antisocial behaviour and trespassing.15 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitionsNew initiative embraced at jobs expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Mar 11:40 PM
New ZealandVandals smash glass at Napier viewing platform. Is steel the solution?Glass panels at the end of Napier's viewing platform were once again smashed by vandals.30 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandFamily living in fear after 'reprehensible' racist graffitiPolice investigating racial attack on Whangārei family whose car was spray-painted.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'30 seconds of lunacy': Sports park damage could force night closure"The drop-kicks who did this are likely to have brothers, sisters or cousins using this."15 Jul 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Abhorrent act': Anti-Semitic graffiti targets Tūpuna Maunga Authority chair"The anti-Semitic and supremacist use of the Star of David is abhorrent."16 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandFavona murder house defaced with gang slogan graffitiThe words 'Aroha Black Power' tagged on a house where a body was found last week.20 Jan 05:08 AM
New ZealandEntitled hikers vandalise signs, ignore ban on closed kauri tracksFourteen people issued trespass notices over summer break.14 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: NZ's dumbest criminals? Firestarters post social media videoTwo boys tried to set the club grounds on fire, then uploaded the footage to Instagram.30 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandIt's jail or $100k fine: Visitors vandalising Moeraki bouldersPeople are carving their names and leaving rubbish all over the beach.26 Nov 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgusting': Mourner upset over desecration of children's burial siteDamaged mementos, shredded flowers and broken crosses strewn across the site.24 Nov 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Have respect for a kid's grave': Baby's grave vandalisedAn Auckland mother was upset and angry to find her baby daughter's gravesite vandalised.01 Nov 11:12 AM
New ZealandVideo of aftermath: Police investigating Taupō house vandalismOccupants of the house shared a video showing smashed windows, and graffiti on the wall.29 Aug 05:42 AM
KahuJames Cook statue vandalised with the words 'Thief Pakeha'A Captain James Cook statue that has been vandalised in Gisborne has controversy online.11 Jul 01:12 AM
New ZealandWellington's water whirler back on waterfrontSculpture made famous by a bumbling climber has been returned to waterfront.26 Jun 03:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Papatoetoe couple give drunk man a lesson in mannersThe man can be seen picking up the bins as the couple tells him to.23 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandFoul play on the fairway: Vandals suspected of sabotaging golf coursePutting surfaces throughout the 18-hole course have been damaged.07 May 04:52 AM
New ZealandChristchurch tribute graffiti removal on train cost taxpayers $3000It may have had a message of support, but AT has had to remove graffiti from a train.26 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandUgly attacks mar schoolboy athletic competitionA school statue and sign has been left covered in graffiti.05 Mar 09:41 PM
New ZealandKids who defaced marae caught 'orange'-handedYoung vandals have been forced to get down on their hands and knees to scrub up the mess.05 Mar 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and disappointed': Vandals attack coastguard vehiclesStaff responding to boatie in trouble arrive to find damaged vehicles.16 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandHousing NZ tenant ordered to pay $5200 for damageWoman who ripped up HNZ home carpets and painted floor pink forced to pay $5200.02 Feb 05:26 PM
