Photo: NZ Herald/FileA woman accused of murdering her partner called police 16 times in the years before his death - each time feeling scared, threatened or fearing for her safety. She then picked up a 19cm knife and stabbed Ngapera twice, piercing his heart. The only witness to the alleged murder, Ruddelle's youngest son - who cannot be named - was not called. They were known to police, who had been called a number of times to incidents involving the pair. Ruddelle told police repeatedly that she was "frightened" of Ngapera and he was threatening and intimidated.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 13, 2020 00:11 UTC