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'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.
'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.
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.