Vandalism, graffiti hit popular South Auckland playgrounds
Vandals have struck repeatedly at more than a dozen community play areas in recent months.
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Watch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meet
The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.
'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attack
The rear window of a police car was also smashed in.
Toilets closed at night after vandalism
Toilets will be open from 6am to 7pm, in the hope that disrupts vandalism patterns.
Windows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club
Vandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.
Vandalism causes widespread internet outage in Auckland
The outage affected about 3000 customers in Auckland suburbs.
Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Tourist vandalises Pompeii house by carving initials into wall
The tourist now faces a big fine after defacing the popular Unesco World Heritage site.
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
Cameras installed after repeated playground vandalism
A bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.
Two axehead-shaped holes in front doors of courthouse, hearings delayed
Jurors and lawyers waited outside while broken glass was cleared away.
Watch: Full video emerges of 'hate crime' vandalism of Auckland's rainbow crossing
Hooded and masked vandals can be seen filming themselves painting over rainbow crossing.
Huntly railway station repair costs add up to over $500k
One section of the building was set ablaze in an act of arson last June.
Splash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopen
The centre has undergone a month of renovations.
'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach
Vandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.
'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felled
The damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.
'Desecration of sacred space' upsets RSA and community
'The repeated vandalism is disheartening for our team.'
Focus: Auckland car yard fears for financial future as vandals strike again
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‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hut
Vandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.
'Incredibly disturbing': Michael Hill jewellery stores hit out at robberies
Michael Hill has confidence in its security measures, the jeweller says.
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Cultish symbols, mannequin parts, debris: The haunting state of a once-proud Auckland golf club
Locals are said to be "grieving" after seeing the state of the Gulf Harbour Country Club.
'Labour of love': Unique bus shelter vandalised
“It’s likely a new glass panel will be put in instead.”
Vandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurant
Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.
‘Disgusted’: Māori graves damaged by vandals at NZ’s largest cemetery
Family of man whose gravestone was split by vandals concerned it's a 'racist thing'.
Vandals target new Cambridge playground
Vandals even tried to set fire to a water fountain.
Trio charged over $1.1m of damage after marbles fired from slingshots
One man and two teenagers are on bail after allegedly damaging dozens of businesses.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
'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.