The victim wrote to police, withdrawing her statement and choosing not to give evidence at the scheduled trial in October 2024. This week, the man appeared for sentencing on a charge of perverting the course of justice. ‘Write me a letter’At the time of the offending, between September 21 and October 5, 2024, the defendant and the victim were ex-partners. He was on remand for charges of threatening to kill, speaking threateningly and burglary in relation to the victim. On “numerous” occasions during that time the pair discussed what they would do to get the charges withdrawn.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2026 16:34 UTC