123rf “The harm that you did is palpable.” The offending took place between 2000 and 2015, and each woman gave evidence of his offending in court. The incidents started when the man was just 17 and began living with his first partner, who was just 16. He was jealous and controlling of her, including holding her under bathwater until she lost colour in her lips, and trying to put a knife between her legs. Simon Maude/Stuff The man was charged in the High Court in Whangārei by Justice Timothy Brewer. (File photo) In relation to his first partner, he was charged with threatening to kill, injuring with intent to injure, indecent assault and assault with a weapon.