Vandalism
Hawkes bay pensioner's Christmas display vandalised
A Waipukurau pensioner who for has for years dressed-up as Santa and gifted presents to local children, has had his front lawn Christmas display trashed. Ken Mildenhall, who also volunteers at the… Video, Audio
Auckland Jewish community centre's fence vandalised, including attempt to set it on fire
An Auckland Jewish community centre's fence was vandalised overnight, including an attempt to set it on fire. Pro Palestinian graffiti was also sprayed on the fence of the Beth Shalom centre in Epsom… Audio
Vandals deface political hoardings
The Panel discusses the phenomenon of political billboard vandalism. Audio
Rununga don't want access to Moeraki boulders restricted
Moeraki runanga head David Higgins believes access to the Moreaki boulders shouldn't be restricted because of recent vandalism. Audio
Vandalism or activism? James Cook statue spray-painted
Gisborne councillor Meredith Akuhata-Brown says the vandalism of a statue of James Cook is an act of activism that prompts healthy debate about New Zealand's history. The statue was spray-painted with… Audio
Bronze wreaths stolen off Ngaruawahia's cenotaph
A vandalism attack on Ngāruawāhia's cenotaph, which resulted in two bronze wreaths being stolen, won't be repaired in time for tomorrow's Anzac Day service. Audio
Len Lye work irrestible to vandals
A Len Lye art work on Wellington's waterfront was damaged earlier this month, but the celebrated sculptor's work Waving Wands in New Plymouth has also been attacked four times since being installed 18… Video, Audio
Alison Griswold: Americans divided over e-scooters arrival
New York based Quartz journalist Alison Griswold explains the mixed reaction to the e-scooter phenomenon as it rolled out in cities across the U.S. She says it's a case of regulators playing catch up… Audio
Cameron Swanson: e-scooters poised to hit our streets
The new rage in micro-mobility is about to be unleashed our streets. Two companies have licences to operate electric scooter ride share schemes. Onzo and Lime are both going to battle it out on… Audio
Lone Māori woman candidate victim of billboard vandalism
Huhana Lyndon is wondering whether her support for Māori boards on the council is why her Whangarei by-election billboards are repeatedly being vandalised. Video, Audio
Calls to replace vandalised Cook statue
One of three Gisborne memorials of Captain James Cook could be replaced following repeated vandalism.
The Taxpayers' Artist
Spray can wielding vandals and council cleaners open up about tagging on the streets of Wellington. Audio
Vandals wreak havoc on Muriwai lifeguard tower
Vandals have stolen thousands of dollars worth of equipment from Muriwai's volunteer lifeguard patrol tower just as the holiday season is about to begin. Audio
ANZAC war graves desecrated in UK
Vandals have attacked an important cemetery in the United Kingdom for Australian and New Zealand casualties of the First World War. Audio
Fallen soldiers artwork falls prey to vandals
Vandals have done so much damage to a Wellington art installation commemorating fallen soldiers that it's being taken down entirely. Audio
Graffiti - street art or vandalism?
Is graffiti street art or vandalism? Why does the sight of a block wall covered in bright spray paint incite such strong feelings in many? Auckland University sociologist Dr Ronald Kramer argues that… Audio, Gallery